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Sowing Native Plant Seeds

December 3, 2020 Editor Native Plants, Propagation, Seed Starting, Tips, Techniques and Tools

For many of us, there’s nothing like the joy of holding a packet of seeds in the winter. Seeds are little morsels of hope that have such potential, especially on cold, wintery days. By Jennifer Schamber [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Winter 2019 issue.] For many of us, there’s nothing like the joy of holding a

Know Your Seeds

January 2, 2014 Editor Propagation, Seed Starting

By now the blizzard of seed catalogs has probably loaded up your desk and coffee table. There are both reliable and fickle ones. By Barbara Perry Lawn [This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Magazine, January/February 2013] By now the blizzard of seed catalogs has probably loaded up your desk and coffee table. There are both reliable and

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Get a Hot Start on Cool Season Veggies

February 4, 2012 Editor Tips, Techniques and Tools, Vegetable Gardening, Vegetables and Fruits

Can’t wait to get out in the garden? You can start sooner and have easily grown produce if you plant cool season vegetables! By Mara Higdon (This article was first published in The Gateway Gardener Jan./Feb. 2011 issue) Can’t wait to get out in the garden? You can start sooner and have easily grown produce if you plant cool season