Win! I have successfully sprouted Lisianthus!
#SeedStarting
Jumpstart your garden with a simple tip: pre-soak your peas, beans, squash, and cucumbers seeds overnight! 🌱 It speeds up germination and gives your plants a healthy head start. #GardeningTips #SeedStarting
Jumpstart your garden with a simple tip: pre-soak your peas, beans, squash, and cucumbers seeds overnight! 🌱 It speeds up germination and gives your plants a healthy head start. #GardeningTips #SeedStarting
The period of checking daily, multiple times, if anything has finally sprouted, has begun ☺️ Only tomatoes, peppers , leeks and experimentally onions (plus hokkaido pumpkins on another windowsill) so far, will add more later.
@MaQuest So, my computer isn't happy about the website you posted. However, to summarize, these are some veggies and herbs that the article recommends to start early (before March in the Northern Hemisphere)... I would also add hemp to the list!
- Peppers
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Onions and Leeks (from seed)
- Celery
- Celeriac (Celery Root)
- Broccoli (early)
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Head Lettuce (not leaf lettuce)
- Spinach (early)
- Parsley
- Sage
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Lavender
Here are some different recipes for #PeatFree #PottingSoil blends -- depending on what one needs it for (#SeedStarting, #RaisedBeds, #PottedPlants, etc). The recipes also call for the use of #mycorrhizae to simulate root production. My cannabis farmer friends use that in their soil blends!
How to Make Peat-Free #PottingMix
Easy #DIY Potting Mixes for Potted Plants and Mo
"Going peat-free is one of the most impactful things we can do as gardeners to be better stewards of the earth and our resources. The lack of peat-free potting mixes at the garden center can be discouraging, but I see it as an opportunity to make my own which, frankly, has yielded far better results over the last few years. With a few basic components kept at hand, you can make great mixes for your plants, too!"
Learn more:
https://wildrevivalgardening.com/peatfree-gardening-guide/peatfree-potting-mix-recipes
#Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #SolarPunkSunday #PeatFreeStartingMix
DIY #PottingMix Masterclass: Make Your Own #PeatFree Blends For Plants
Looking to make more of natural potting mix ingredients and boost your peat-free options? Our DIY potting mix masterclass can help you create potting mediums for different plants
By Mary Ellen Ellis
published September 9, 2024
"While it’s easy to find high-quality potting mix at gardening stores and nurseries, there are good reasons to consider #DIY #PottingMix. Making your own blend gives you greater control and allows you to make adjustments for different needs. You can also save money this way.
"As you investigate recipes for the perfect potting mix, consider the importance of leaving out peat. Peat moss is often used in potting blends but unfortunately it must be harvested from wetlands. The process damages a delicate ecosystem and releases carbon dioxide. Luckily, if you want to make soilless growing mediums, there are plenty of good alternatives. Here we show you how to make your own potting mix."
Learn more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/diy-potting-mix-peat-free
#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #SeedStartingMix #SeedStarting #PeatFreeMix #CoconutCoir #Compost #RiceHulls #GrowYourOwn
I hadn't considered using #RiceHulls in a #PottingSoil mix. But I am definitely going to incorporate that into a #PeatFree mix, along with #CoconutCoir, #Perlite or #Vermiculite, and aged #Compost!
#DecorahIA - #SeedStarting Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Heritage Farm, 3074 North Winn Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
Lower barn next to the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center
"Plant the seeds for a successful summer of gardening. This hands-on, informative workshop, held at our #HeritageFarm headquarters, will walk you through the basics of seed selection, seed starting, and #transplanting, and offer tips for a successful gardening year.
These 40-minute workshops will be held in the lower barn (next to the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center) and will start at:
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
No registration is required, but space is limited. This event is free and open to the public."
https://seedsavers.org/events/start-with-a-seed/
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSavers #Gardening #GardeningWorkshops #Iowa #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
#MOFGA - #Maine #Seed Planting Calendar
Updated December 9, 2022
"If you’re new to growing vegetables or just need a refresher, here’s a basic vegetable planting calendar to get you started. We’ve also included a few herbs that are often grown similarly to vegetables. The dates are approximate — and based on USDA Plant Hardiness zone 5 — and will vary depending on your location, the weather, and the time you have available. Keeping your own planting records, with notes on how these seeding dates worked (or didn’t work) for you, will help you develop a planting calendar that is specific to your site and growing habits."
Learn more:
https://www.mofga.org/resources/gardening/seed-planting-calendar/
Since I am done with seed starting for the moment, I decided to use up the leftover prepared soil to repot some houseplants. The Jade plant lost a few leaves in the process, so we'll see if I can start new ones!
Virtual Workshop (via Zoom) - #GrowYourOwn Vegetable #Seedlings
Date: Thursday, January 29th
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
We will also offer this class in person on Saturday, February 7th, 10:00-11:00 am at the Delmar Divine!
Description
"It's time to start your vegetable and herb seedlings! Dean Gunderson, Seed St. Louis' Chief Programs Officer, will cover the basics of starting seeds, what supplies you will need, and general tips and tricks so you have happy, healthy seedlings to grow bountiful food come spring."
FMI:
https://seedstl.org/classes/
Preregistration required:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5117653933256/WN_tVYcsG7wSl-7XTd7rBTeJw#/registration
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedSaintLouis #GrowYourOwnFood #Seedlings #SeedStarting #Workshops #FoodSecurity
#InPerson and #VirtualClass - #SaintLouisMO - Grow Your Own Vegetable Seedlings (In Person)
By #SeedSaintLouis
In Person - Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 from 10am to 11am CST
Virtually - Thursday, January 29, 2026 6:00-7:00 pm!
"It's time to start your vegetable and herb seedlings! Chani Sorkin, Seed St. Louis' Director of Community Projects, will cover the basics of starting seeds, what supplies you will need, and general tips and tricks so you have happy, healthy seedlings to grow bountiful food come spring. At this in person class, each person will be planting a few of their own seeds to take home.
This in person class will be located at the Delmar Divine at 5501 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 in the Berges Conference Room. There is free street parking all along Belt Avenue.
We are also offering this as a virtual class on Thursday, January 29th, 6:00-7:00 pm!
Seed St. Louis may photograph and record portions of this event for promotional purposes. By registering for this event, you grant permission for your image to appear in a public media production and in print and digital materials.
Delmar Divine
5501 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63112
Preregistration required. Cost is free."
"Since 1984 Seed St. Louis has connected people to the land, to their food, and to each other. We are a 501c3 nonprofit who supports a network of over 250 #CommunityGardens, #SchoolGardens, and #UrbanOrchards in neighborhoods throughout the St. Louis region. Our purpose is to provide communities with the tools, education, and empowerment to grow their own food."
Learn more, sign up.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grow-your-own-vegetable-seedlings-in-person-tickets-1978162062981?aff=erelexpmlt
Virtual event:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5117653933256/WN_tVYcsG7wSl-7XTd7rBTeJw#/registration
#SolarPunkSunday #SeedStarting #Gardening #GardeningClasses #FoodSecurity #GrowYourOwn
#GrowYourOwnFood #Missouri
#StartingSeeds at Home with #UMaineExtension
Mar 3, 2021
"You can get a big jump on #Maine’s short #gardening season when you grow your own #seedlings. Instead of waiting for the ground to warm up enough to sow seeds outside, start enjoying flowers and harvesting vegetables four to six weeks earlier by starting seeds at home.
Starting your own plants from seed also allows you to choose from the much broader array of varieties offered in seed catalogs.
Using transplants instead of direct-seeding is especially important for plants that take a longer time to mature or are sensitive to frost."
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da1gOgjaqaM
Find more research-based information about home #gardening in Maine from UMaine Extension:
https://extension.umaine.edu/gardening/
#SolarPunkSunday #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn #GardeningInMaine #SeedStarting
Alrighty then... We know there's shit going down. But for the next 24 hours, I'll be focused on #SolarPunkSunday (unless there is breaking news that can't wait).
Let's get SPS started!!!
#SolarPunk #RightToRepair #RepairCafes #SeedStarting #Agroecology #BuildingCommunity #Rewilding #VisibleMending #FiberArts #FoodWaste #Earth4All #ABetterWorld #ResistanceIsFertile
Despite all the bad news, I have been gathering posts and articles for #SolarPunkSunday. Topics will include #SeedStarting, #ContainerGardening, #Agroecology, #RepairCafes, #Rewilding, #VisibleMending, #FiberArts, and utilizing #FoodWaste in recipes (which could come in handy if times are tough). We need to #BuildCommunity and come together to #Fight4OurExistence and #MotherEarth and #TheFutureWeWant!
#Earth4All #ABetterWorld #SolarPunk #CommunityGardens #BuildingCommunity #ResistanceIsFertile
Alrighty then. Thanks to everyone who participated in this week's #SolarPunkSunday, especially, @BrambleBearWhuffling and @MaQuest ! We'll be talking about #SeedStarting and #GardenPlanning soon, and for those in the #SouthernHemisphere, late summer gardening! And, of course, #RepairCafes, #VisibleMending, #DIY, and other related topics!
An inspirational post, @BrambleBearGrrrauwling ! I've been thinking the same thing (as some of my little potatoes have started sprouting). It's almost Imbolc -- which means, #SeedStarting!
An early #SolarPunkSunday post, since this event is Saturday!
Starting #NativePlants from #Seed: A #Workshop w/ Ginger Laurits
Saturday, January 10, 2026
10:00 am
Beach Plum Farm
610 Main St (US Route 1), #OgunquitME 03907
Cost: Free (Suggested donation $5-$10)
"Join Master Gardener, Ginger Laurits at Great Works Regional Land Trust’s #BeachPlumFarm for a workshop on starting native plants from seed. We will cover the fundamentals of native plants; their differences from and comparative advantages to the annual vegetable seeds we usually grow; how to start, grow and care for them from seed; and much more!
Ginger Laurits is a proud #GWRLT member and York County Master Gardener Volunteer who helps maintain the Native Plant Gardens at the Wells Reserve at #Laudholm. She is also a seed volunteer for Wild Seed Project and has grown many native plants from seed for her home garden and the Laudholm Native Plant Border."
This workshop is limited to 15 participants. Reservations required."
Maybe for the first time ever, I managed to assemble something with no curse words uttered! 😆 This is going to be a grow light rack for seed starting (and houseplants in the offseason). #seedstarting #gardening
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