Showing posts with label germination. Show all posts
Showing posts with label germination. Show all posts

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Heat Mats for Indoor Seed Germination by Brenda Sterns

Photo:Suncore
As March brings 50-60°F warm days combined with all the winter snows, our yards are showing slight signs of life. For many of us, this tinge of greenness ushers forth images of what our 2024 gardens will hold.  What will we grow – vegetables, annuals, perennials?   We know the last frost date is two months away and now is the time to start seeds indoors.  As you eagerly grab your seeds, pots, and soil to start your best garden ever, take a moment to think about heat mats.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Science Idea for young gardeners - beans sprouting by Vicky Spelman




Do you have some old CD cases around?  They are perfect for a science experiment to show beans sprouting with some potting soil.   No CDs around – use a glass jar, and some cotton balls or crinkled up paper towels.  Beans are easy to sprout and will benefit from presoaking for several hours – or overnight (up to around 12 hours).