TESTING OLD SEEDS BEFORE PLANTING
Testing Old SeedsSeeds saved from past gardens may be worth sowing ? but only if they pass this test: Fold 10 seeds in moist…
Marilyn’s Blog
June 15 2012
May 30 2012
No room for a garden you say???
This the grand tour of my back deck garden at my townhome in South Surrey. I have a lovely southern exposure, which really helps. …
April 14 2011
BIODEGRADABLE TWINE
Super cool ideaBiodegradable TwineNatural fibers such as jute or cotton are softer and less likely to cut plant stems than synthetics like nylon.…
September 6 2010
Morning Glory Pillars
From the Martha Stewart gardening blog comes the revelation that morning glory can be trained into gorgeous pillars of splendor! !…
August 23 2010
Store your seeds properly
Store Extra Seed ProperlyMany gardeners have asked how to store leftover, unused seeds. Renee?s Garden seeds come to you with high germination rates, and…
November 16 2009
Bringing your herbs Indoors
So now that winter is upon us; it’s time to bring all your precious herbs inside. Some of them will survive, but not all.
Preserving your own Seeds
A member of my staff/master gardener, Karen Wiegert, is always giving me helpful tips for my garden.
Pansies: Pick the pansy “hips” once the petals have dropped and dry them. I put them in a zip lock bag and leave it open until they dry completely. Then I shake the bag and the seeds fall out. I will then put the seeds their husks and leave them until next year.
My Winter Garden
It looks a little bleak outside at the moment, but there is still wonderful things happening in my garden!
The leeks are still growing, so I would suggest pulling them out and re-planting them in the back in the ground. This stops the growing process and preserves them for you for the winter. There are still beets, globe artichokes, fingerling potatoes, Indian carrots along with the acorn and spaghetti squash.