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Garden Seed Series

A collection of how-to's for starting seeds indoors, direct sowing, seed saving, and more!

Seed Magic: How Germination Occurs and Why It Can Fail

Seed Magic: How Germination Occurs and Why It Can Fail

I love growing my own vegetable plants from seed. It’s a bit magical given that inside each small, nondescript seed…
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Seed Starting Essentials: How to Germinate Difficult Seed

Seed Starting Essentials: How to Germinate Difficult Seed

Starting garden vegetables and flowers from seed is relatively easy, and most seeds don’t need any special treatment to germinate….
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How to Quell the Urge to Start Seed in January

How to Quell the Urge to Start Seed in January

The desire to start seeds for the spring garden grows strong in January – a least it does for me….
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Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

Podcast #7: Why Garden Seeds Fail to Germinate

The Miracle of Germination…or not! In this podcast episode, I’ll explore the mysteries of why garden seeds fail to germinate….
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Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Seed Packet Basics: What, When, and How to Plant

Anyone who thinks that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of…
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Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Podcast Episode #5 How to Interpret a Seed Packet

Are you ready to get growing? In this podcast we’ll talk about the benefits of growing your vegetables from seed…
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What is she up to now? Germination testing, of course! I saved quite a few seeds this summer, and I want to ensure they are viable for next season. I'd say this is a yes! If you saved garden seeds this year or acquired some from friends, it's a good idea to run a quick Germination test. It's better to know now than be disappointed in spring. You can sow in seed starting mix, as I have done here, or place seeds in damp paper towels inside a baggie. And no, as much as I would like to, these seedlings will not be grown out - they're headed to the compost bin. 🫤#thecoeurdalenecoop #seedtesting #germinationtest #planningforspring ... See MoreSee Less

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What is she up to now? Germination testing, of cou What is she up to now? Germination testing, of course! I saved quite a few seeds this summer, and I want to ensure they are viable for next season. I'd say this is a yes! 

If you saved garden seeds this year or acquired some from friends, it's a good idea to run a quick Germination test. It's better to know now than be disappointed in spring. You can sow in seed starting mix, as I have done here, or place seeds in damp paper towels inside a baggie. And no, as much as I would like to, these seedlings will not be grown out - they're headed to the compost bin. 🫤

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#germinationtest 
#planningforspring
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