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Garden Seed Series

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

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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Why Organic Seed Matters

Why Organic Seed Matters

You may have noticed while browsing my online store that some of my plants are grown from organic seed. After…
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Vegetables to Start from Seed Indoors or Direct Sow

Vegetables to Start from Seed Indoors or Direct Sow

Download Chart Here Use this handy chart to determine which vegetables to start from seed indoors and which to direct…
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Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Seed Starting Times for Zone 5

Download Chart Here This chart will help you determine the best time to start vegetable seeds indoors for Zone 5. …
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Easy Seed Saving for the Home Gardener

Easy Seed Saving for the Home Gardener

Note: This post was updated in September 2021. With the garden planted, I’m eagerly awaiting the fruits of my labor: …
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Recent Posts from The Coop

  • Grow a Rainbow: Colorful Vegetables for a Healthier Garden September 30, 2026
  • How to Ripen Green Tomatoes: What to Pick and What to Leave September 11, 2026
  • Herbicide Residue in Compost: How to Test and Fix Your Soil August 28, 2026

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