Tag Archives: Seed starting

April showers

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

We have a week of on and off rain, but that’s okay because trees are budding and bulbs and perennials are coming up which is a sure sign that spring is here. My daughter and I rejuvenated her raspberries by … Continue reading →

Sowing

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Sowing seeds, buying plants, or both? Both. 🙂 I’ve used a big five-shelf unit with lights that is perfect, but as I ‘mature’ dragging all of that down from the attic is a real challenge. So, the last few years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Amaryllis bulbs, Gardening, Germination rates, Johnny's Seeds, Plants, Seed starting, Spring, Urban Farmer | 68 Comments

Miracle of seed starting

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It never ceases to amaze me when I see the first green poke through the soil in a seed tray. I ordered my tomato plants from Stout Oak Farm, a local organic farm. They are grown in their heated greenhouses, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, New England | Tagged Annuals, Gardening, New England, New Hampshire, Organic gardening, Schwartzbeeren, Seed starting | 56 Comments

April

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

April arrived on the calendar. So did 20 degree temperatures and two snowstorms. I’m regretting taking those 25 bags of leaves off the perennial beds because they probably could have used the blanket of warmth this week. No photo of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged April, Cold spring, Kale, Kale Salad, Master Gardener, New England, New Hampshire, Organic gardening, Seed starting, Sewing, Snowstorm, UNH | 55 Comments

Spring? Really?

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

The calendar says it is the first day of spring, but it hasn’t necessarily ‘arrived’ in New England. We had snow flurries last night and there are more in the forecast. I passed this house the other day on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Etsy, First day of spring, Gardening, Master Gardener, NewEnglandThread, Seed starting, Snow, Spring, Winter | 15 Comments

Spring in New England

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

It always amazes me when the calendar says it is spring, and the reality is it is still winter. I heard laughter this morning, looked outside and there was my granddaughter sledding on our family made hill. She was getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Gardening | Tagged Gardening, Seed starting, Seedlings, Shooting baskets, Sledding, Snow, Spring, Winter | 14 Comments

Organic Seed Starting Update

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Recently, we posted an Organic Seed Starting Tip and wanted to give you an update on how things were progressing. It appears that the directed light and the additional heat being held inside the blankets are definitely having a positive effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Dr. Tomato at the Veggie Clinic, Gardening, New Blogger, Organic, Organic gardening, Seed starting, Seeds | 3 Comments

Organic Seed Starting Tip

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

Seed starting is covered by so many experts that I’m not even going there. But, I do have an interesting tip to share. Last fall, my daughter, granddaughter and I attended a garden club meeting where David O’Connor, or Dr. Tomato from … Continue reading →