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How to Grow Peas (Shell Snap Sugar Snow)

Published on May 29, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Green peas growing in the garden.

Love delicious, sweet peas? These beginner garden tips share how to grow peas including the best soil temperature for sowing seeds. The pods are sweetest right after picking but you can also enjoy the … [Read more...]

Canadian Garden Seed Companies

Published on May 6, 2019Last updated October 22, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Canadian cottage style garden and house.

This directory features Canadian seed sellers and online nurseries for seeds, plants, and bulbs. The listings are sorted by province so you can find sources in your region. I also have a directory … [Read more...]

United States Seed Companies

Published on February 22, 2019Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Plants and seedlings

This directory of seed sellers covers seed companies and some plant nurseries in the United States. The listings are sorted by state. I also have a directory of Canadian seeds companies … [Read more...]

Winter Care for Wild Birds in Your Backyard

Published on November 26, 2018Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Chickadee bird sitting on a snowy branch in the garden.

What do birds need to survive the winter? If you love having birds in your garden all year-round, have a look at these tips for keeping them fed, safe, and happy as the snow comes down. Also see … [Read more...]

Are Halloween Pumpkins Edible?

Published on October 17, 2018Last updated October 21, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Decorative pumpkins

Can you eat Halloween pumpkins? It seems so wasteful to get rid of this giant vegetable just because October 31st is done. Although the answer is yes, you may not want to. We explain why. I also … [Read more...]

How to Care for Indoor Seedlings

Published on February 23, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Watering can and young seedlings.

Once your indoor seeds have germinated, it’s time to care for those little seedlings to ensure they grow into healthy, thriving plants. These tips show what you need to do. This is part of a … [Read more...]

How to Sow Seeds Indoors Step-by-Step

Published on February 14, 2018Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Sowing seeds indoors.

With your seeds ready and supplies set up, it’s time to sow seeds! I’ll walk you through how I sow seeds indoors to produce plants for my outdoor garden. This is part of a series, Indoor Seed … [Read more...]

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