How to Harvest Seeds for a Sustainable Food Source Many of you have probably heard of what are called heirloom seeds. There is quite a debate on what constitute an heirloom seed. Some experts claim that the original "cultivar" must be at least 100 years old, others say 50 … [Read more...] about How to Harvest Seeds for a Sustainable Food Source
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Square Foot Garden Planting Guide
Click On Image For Larger View If you're planning on starting a square foot garden, here is a guide on how many plantings you can have per foot for various vegetables and herbs. If you don't have a lot of space you might want to consider a square foot garden for their good … [Read more...] about Square Foot Garden Planting Guide
Seed Starting 101
Here is an excellent 3 part video series on seed starting. She goes over what equipment you will need and what you will need to spend. Not all the equipment she recommends is necessary, but will aid in getting your seeds started faster for your garden. You can even save a little … [Read more...] about Seed Starting 101
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space
Here is an excellent article that has a list of medicinal plants that you should consider adding to your garden. I keep Aloe Vera on my window sill and have used it many times for sun burns and other cuts and scrapes. Now I'm going to have to add some of these other medicinal … [Read more...] about 27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space