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Seed Starting Guide1. Gather Your Supplies:Seed Starting Soil: Use Fox Farm ‘Light Warrior’ or a straight peat moss Containers with Drainage or Peat PotsWaterLightHeat2. Timing:Tomatoes & Peppers: Start indoors in January, 6-8 weeks before the last frost.Other Vegetables: Beans, squash, etc., should be started outdoors when the time is right.3. Preparing the Soil:Moistening: Before filling your containers, moisten the soil so it's satura… Read more

WHAT THE FRIGIDE COLD CAN DO TO A PLANT: In extended hard freezes, the water in between and within the cells of the plants will freeze, causing the cells to expand and rupture resulting in damaged plant tissue. This type of damage is typically irreversible. What is freeze damage? The effects present themselves differently depending how exposed the plant was and what variety the plant is. Sometimes it is just a matter of foliage damage with co… Read more

You must start by always planting at least 2 different varieties but 3 is recommended for pollination purposes and optimal yield. Location: Choose any area that is sunny, and has well drained soil.Soil: Blueberries do not tolerate alkaline, clay soils. The soil PH must be between 4.5-5.5 (very acidic) It is recommended to have your soil tested and amend if needed. You can amend the soil with Peat Moss, or soil sulfur to lower your PH levels.… Read more

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