Jan 25, 2024
Planting seeds directly in the garden can sometimes be risky.
When you start seeds indoors under optimal conditions you reduce risk.
Stephen gives you simple indoor seed starting tips.
Listen and then read this complete Seed Starting Guide. Also visit the Index and type in “Seed Starting” to find seed...
Jan 18, 2024
Crop rotation is the practice of growing a different crop rather than the same crop in the same place season-after-season.
Crop rotation can renew your garden soil and give you crops the best soil and nutrients for a bountiful harvest.
Stephen gives you crop rotation basics. Rotate crops for the best garden.
Jan 11, 2024
Which crops can you grow in the cool time of the year, and which grow best in the warm time of the year?
Which crops live in the garden for a long time, and which are short stayers in the garden?
Which crops are best for beginning gardeners?
Answers to these questions will help you plan your growing season....
Jan 4, 2024
Planning your growing season? Learn when to sow seeds indoors and when to transplant seedlings into the garden.
Use these tips to fill in your garden calendar and plan your spring and summer planting. Listen and then print out this guide: Vegetable Garden Calendar and Map.
Also visit the Index and type in the crop...
Dec 30, 2023
A garden calendar can make your garden year much easier. Record important dates early in the season – when you plant and when you expect to harvest; everything else will fall in place.
Stephen gives you simple tips to set up your garden calendar and planting map.
Listen and then print out this guide: