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Did you know that winter is the best time to start your garden? No really! Winter sowing is an effective technique for starting many types of perennial, annual, biennial, vegetable, and herb seeds. Plus, it’s super easy to do. In this article I’ll share more than 40 of the best plants for winter sowing as well as expert tips on timing, planting, and growing to ensure your success.
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Basil is an essential part of my summer vegetable garden. I grow it in pots and in my raised beds so I have lots to harvest. Saving basil seeds at the end of the growing season is rewarding. Not only does it save you money, the seed you save can produce plants that are extra resilient in the face of your specific growing conditions.
Like many gardeners, I grow bell peppers because I love eating stuffed peppers, fajitas, and kabobs, but also because I enjoy growing interesting plants that produce colorful fruits. Whatever you’re reason for growing bell pepers, learning how to save bell pepper seeds can take your pepper growing to the next level. In this article, I’ll cover why you should consider learning how to save bell pepper seeds, the step-by-step process for seed saving, and how to test for germination before the next garden season rolls around. You’ll also read a little about the anatomy of a pepper flower and why that makes a difference in the process of saving bell pepper seeds.
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Want gourmet lettuce straight from your garden? Plant Buttercrunch, a high-quality butterhead variety with crisp, sweet leaves and buttery heads. It’s easy to grow, quick to mature, and the flavor and texture can’t be beat! In this article you’ll learn all about how to plant, grow, and harvest Buttercrunch lettuce in garden beds as well as containers. And I’ve even included tips on when and how to save lettuce seeds.
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When fall’s first frost is on the horizon—or the garden simply gives you more bell peppers than you can use at the moment—freezing them is one of the easiest ways to save bell peppers for later use. Frozen peppers are convenient, colorful, and ready for soups, stir-fries, casseroles, fajitas, sauces, omelets, and skillet meals. The process is simple: wash, seed, cut, freeze, and store. With a little preparation, your homegrown peppers can stay useful long after the plants stop producing. In this article, you’ll learn how to freeze bell peppers from the garden and get plenty of tips for success.
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