Many of the vegetables we like to grow in nice, neat rows come from tiny seeds that make planting precise rows very difficult. The seeds are hard to handle, wash away easily, and need heavy thinning ...
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Seeds come in all shapes and sizes. While some are delightfully large and easy to plant, such as peas and sunflowers, planting up a row of radishes, ...
Does homemade seed tape work? Check out this method to create your own DIY seed tape to sow more rows in less time and keep straight rows. Seed tape is a long strip of paper with pre-spaced seeds ...
Q • I usually plant carrots and beets in the spring using seed tape, but I couldn’t find any for the cultivars I like. Is there a way I can make my own? A: Seed tape can be an easy way to ensure small ...
On cold winter days, a gardener’s thoughts naturally wander to the coming spring. Not yet ready for paper, plans are drawn in our imaginations, and then redrawn over and over again, for the new garden ...
If you’ve ever direct-seeded lettuce, carrot, radishes, onions, or beets into your garden, you know how challenging it can be to handle those tiny seeds, and to get them only where you want them. This ...