More Plant Growth

I am really excited to see even more growth and germination. I have posted some new pics. 

This afternoon, I went to our nearby Rural King and purchased more seeds and onions sets. No doubt, Rural King has the cheapest seeds around. I bought packets  for only 20 cents. Wow! Their onion sets were 89 - 99 cents a pound. Onions and garlic are natural organic insecticides for your flowers and plants. Insects and pests hate the smell they emit and keep their distance.

This is the best time to test your soil for its ph balance. Depending on the plants your growing, your ph can be adjusted. Check your local soil tester or garden center in your area for the cost. Our nearby lab runs around $25.00. To test several areas of your garden, it is recommended that you gather test samples from every area. This should give you a general idea. The results will enable you to make the adjustments for optimal growth. On my next blog, I will share how to amend your soil.

Enjoy the weekend! Thanks for reading.

Seeds Germinating

Hi Readers,

I am happy to show you the seedlings planted just a few days ago. How exciting! The sunflowers and basil came out first. Next step, will be to prop the dome of my Jiffy greenhouse. When all the seeds have sprouted, remove the dome and place it on a sunny window. The weak seedlings will be cut back. Come spring, place the greenhouse in a shady area for several days. Bring it indoors at night. Gradually acclimate them to the sun. Transplant the seedlings by April 4 in zone5.

Hope your indoor garden is going nicely. Post me your pics and ideas.

Planting Indoors

Spring is Just Around the Corner

At last, warmer weather has hit our part of the hemisphere. During these post winter months, gardeners like myself browse through countless of garden and flower catalogs. We dream of lush flowers and green grass. New ideas and new plants to grow. Like most gardeners, the expense tends to escalate with each dream. This year, I have decided to plant seeds indoors to get a head start and to cut down my garden expense. This blog will cover on how to start early and save money.

Materials needed:

Packets of seeds from your local garden center or hardware store

Jiffy pellets (preferred choice)

Paper and pen 

 

1.  Follow the Jiffy instructions that came with your product. I bought the 72 pellets size.

2. Water the pellets with 1 1/2 cups of water.

3. Plant 3 seeds per pellet.

4. Write down the plant name with the matching row. 

 5. Place in warm indirect sunlight. I have mine on top of our refrigerator to keep it warm but away from the sun.

I planted a variety of vegetables and flowers. Amazingly,  I still need more Jiffy pellets. I have planted over 200 seeds for less than $12.00. What a bargain folks! I hope to see some germination and growth in the next coming weeks. I will keep you posted with images. Enjoy your gardening indoors.