Sustainable Seed Starting
Starting seeds is one of the most exciting activities to begin at the end of the long, cold winter. There are several ways you can make this project more sustainable. One method for seed starting that cuts back on waste is reusing old containers used to start seeds in previous seasons and using things like egg cartons or biodegradable containers. This means sectioning off storage space for your seed starting supplies and keeping them in good condition!
Another sustainable practice is using soil blocks. Soil blocks are easy to make and are a good way of getting rid of the use of plastics. Catching rain and snow in rain barrels and containers helps provide a sustainable water source for your growing seeds! Finally, don't start your seeds too soon indoors, under lights. A lot of energy can be reserved when your seeds are grown with the aid of natural forces.
Learn how to make your own soil blocks at home.
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Plant of the Week:
French Breakfast Radish
Radishes are delicious, cold hardy plants whose fruiting bodies are known for their fresh, snappy kick. Where other vegetables fail, radishes are known for their hardiness; a willingness to grow in places most plants struggle to thrive. French Breakfast radishes are an heirloom variety with a pink to white color scheme. If these little beauties are harvested too late, the radish can become pithy. As long as these radishes are harvested when ready, they make a great addition to veggie sandwiches and any delicious salad!
Check out these 10 ways to cook with radishes! |
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Chalkboard Talk:
School Garden tips from Farmer Ashley
Are you looking for ways to teach your students about the importance of biodiversity? Seed Balls are a beneficial way to reintroduce endangered plant species back into the ecosystems. Before you make seed balls be sure you are not using seeds that would be invasive and destructive to desirable vegetation! Ready to begin? Click the link below for the At-Home instructions!.
Learn how to make Seed Balls from Farmer Ashley! |
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Compost
Corner
Keeping
It Hot! Farmer D's Compost Tips
Prep your beds!
It's that time of year again! The spring planting season will be in full swing in the coming weeks and it will be important to have your beds ready for the deposit of seeds and transplants! Getting a soil test to determine the nutritional needs of your soil is always a good first preparation for the season. Adding the compost you have been working so hard to make, or compost purchased from the store, into the bed will give the plants fresh organic matter to chew on. You will want to disperse the compost six inches into the soil, evenly, throughout the entire bed. It is best to get this done one to two weeks before you actually plant anything to let the soil settle after being stirred up.
Check out these great Composting resources! » |
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