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INDOOR SEED STARTING

Indoor Seed Starting

 

The days are getting warmer, and Spring is finally here! Get a head start on the growing season by starting some of your favourite flowers, fruits, and vegetables indoors from seed. The risk of frost will have passed in no time at all, and you’ll have strong and healthy seedlings ready to transplant once the regular growing season begins.

 

Tomatoes are by far the most popular choice that Canadians grow in their home “vegetable” gardens, but there are so many other easy options that you may want to explore.

 

Here are some helpful hints on how you can start sowing the seeds of your summer garden right now.

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All Edible Garden GROW YOUR OWN

How to Grow a Culinary Herb Garden

How to Grow a Culinary Herb Garden

Growing your favourite herbs at home is easier than you think!

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All Edible Garden GROW YOUR OWN

Direct Sowing Seeds for April

Direct Sowing Seeds for April

As soon as the temperatures are around 12°C and the soil is workable, you can plant veggies directly into the ground. Always follow the packing instructions for spacing requirements and timing on planting.

If you really to be ahead of the game, check out some seeds to start indoors in March.

We suggest planting in straight rows it’s a good trick if you see anything growing outside the rows it is likely a weed.

Remember veggies needs a minimum of six hours of direct sunlight daily. Water often!

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All Edible Garden GROW YOUR OWN

Vegetable Seeds to Start in March

Vegetable Seeds to Start in March

If you are ready to dig into growing your vegetables from seed, you have come to the right place!

Growing from seed gives you a lot of freedom to what varieties you grow. From heirloom to organic, there are many types of veggies that are available in seed form. It’s most cost-friendly than purchasing transplants in late-spring.

Various seeds have specific requirement; always read the packing for exact details and dates to start, planting depth, and how long until they need until being transplanted outside.

If you have new to growing from seed, check out our blog post to get started.

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All Edible Garden GROW YOUR OWN

Backyard Fruit Trees

Backyard Fruit Trees

 

Are you thinking about growing fruit in your backyard? Combine beauty and flavour in your garden by growing fruit in your backyard. Here’s our guide to growing fruit trees and how to have a successful harvest, year after year.

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All Edible Garden GROW YOUR OWN

DIY Herb Garden

DIY Herb Garden

Nothing compares to the flavour of fresh herbs. Homegrown herbs can grow inside or outside; in a bed among veggies or together in a container. Creating a herb container garden is as easy as picking your favourite herbs, getting the right soil, placing in an area with enough sun and watering.