Monthly Archive: March 2010

It’s Not Too Late!

It’s Not Too Late!

I’m feeling so behind. I live in the Green Group, and for me it’s already week (-6). I have started my broccoli and parsley, but have yet to start my hot peppers, bell peppers,...

Emilee’s Square Foot Gardening Plan

Emilee’s Square Foot Gardening Plan

Gardening year: 2010 Location: Boise, ID Planting By Color: Green I’ve loved having my readers send me their square foot gardening plans and pictures. Emily, I found your website last night while doing some research...

Announcing my new e-books!

Announcing my new e-books!

I’ve been working overtime to create two e-books that I hope will be helpful to you. Here is a short video overview: The first book is Planting by Color. It is a beautifully formatted...

Starting Seeds Indoors

Starting seeds indoors can be a fun way to garden while the weather is still cold and dreary. If you are a beginner, skip this step and just buy your plants! Supplies: Your garden...

Companion Planting Tool Fixed

Companion Planting Tool Fixed

Today I was working with the companion planting tool and realized it did not work correctly. If you downloaded the tool before today, please download it again to get the updated version! Thanks!

Leeks

Leeks

Leeks are a hardy vegetable that grow best in cool weather. Spring Planting Start seeds indoors 12 weeks before the frost date, or purchase transplants. Harden off and transplant outside 6 weeks before the frost...

Companion Planting

Choosing what to plant together for the happiest, healthiest garden is called “companion planting.” Companion planting is the practice of growing plants next to each other for mutual benefit. This can happen because a...