You've put the seeds in small dirt cups, watered and given them a home to grow. Now that there are tiny plants, how do you care for those seedlings until it's time to place them in the ground? Here in Chez Olmanson, our first batch of seedlings is coming along nicely. Nearly … [Read more...] about Caring for Seedlings Indoors
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When to Start Your Seedlings Indoors
Gardening can be difficult if you aren't familiar with it. I mean, when do you start seedlings from seeds, and when do those seedlings get put in the ground, and what is the frost date for my hardiness zone, but first, what is a hardiness zone? This year we are starting most of … [Read more...] about When to Start Your Seedlings Indoors
Blog Birthday Cookbook (and t-shirt) Giveaway!
My blog had its first birthday, and to celebrate, I'm giving away cookbooks to you, the readers, the ones that keep me coming back. It all started with a post on carrot cake, and 219 posts later, here I am, one year into this not-as-new venture and a crash behind me even! As … [Read more...] about Blog Birthday Cookbook (and t-shirt) Giveaway!
How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products
Here in the Midwest, there is still snow on the ground, but temperatures are on the rise, and it's time to start thinking about gardens and, more importantly, getting seedlings started. We'll be starting our seedlings indoors because the temperatures still drop below freezing at … [Read more...] about How to Make a Seedling Tray Out of Recycled Products
Stocking Your Pantry for Home Cooking: The Basics
If you've ever started dinner only to realize that you're out of one thing or another, then you'll know how easy it is to give up on dinner and just head for the nearest eating establishment. I mean, you're going out anyway, right? A well-stocked pantry is one of the first keys … [Read more...] about Stocking Your Pantry for Home Cooking: The Basics
