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USDA Organic Seed Packets | The Coeur d Alene Coop

February 12, 2021 By Candace Godwin 1 Comment

You may have noticed while browsing my online store that some of my plants are grown from organic seed. After learning more about seed production methods, I’ve made a concerted effort to grow plants from organic seed. Eventually, I’d like all of the plants I sell to be grown from organic seed, but currently not every plant variety is available…
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January 27, 2021 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Download Chart Here Use this handy chart to determine which vegetables to start from seed indoors and which to direct sow in your garden. Some vegetables can be started indoors and direct sown.

January 27, 2021 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

Download Chart Here This chart will help you determine the best time to start vegetable seeds indoors for Zone 5.  This chart is based on a last average frost date of May 15th.

seed inventory | The Coeur d Alene Coop

January 15, 2021 By Candace Godwin Leave a Comment

“Anyone who thinks gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall is missing the best part of the whole year; for gardening begins in January with a dream.”  — Josephine Nuese A cold, gray day. A cup of tea. My garden journal and stack of seed catalogs. It’s everything I need to start planning my garden for the…
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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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