by Pam Dyer Stewart | Mar 30, 2021 | Family Friendly Gardening Activities, Monthly Gardening Tasks, Seeds and Sprouts
April showers bring May flowers. That’s what they say, and sure enough, spring rains are important for our gardens. If you didn’t get to start seeds in March, then April is the time to begin, and no, you’re not behind! My motto with seed starting is...
by Elin MacKinnon | Mar 4, 2021 | Family Friendly Gardening Activities, Seeds and Sprouts
This last year has been tough for every human both young and old. As winter comes to a close, and we hope life moves closer to normal once again, planning a garden experience for you and your children might be the perfect pandemic remedy. You’ve probably heard that...
by Pam Dyer Stewart | Mar 4, 2021 | Family Friendly Gardening Activities, Monthly Gardening Tasks, Seeds and Sprouts
It’s best to start seeds that need lots of time to get going, like parsley, celery, onions, and leeks; or seeds that love the cold weather, like broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower and lettuce. Vegetables that love the hot weather can wait a little to be...
by Pam Dyer Stewart | Mar 4, 2021 | Monthly Gardening Tasks, Seeds and Sprouts
It’s March! And it’s mud season. The temperatures are warming, the sun is stronger, and spring officially starts this month. The first harvest of the year is maple sap! In Late February or early March, when the night temperatures are below freezing, and...
by Elin MacKinnon | Feb 12, 2021 | Family Friendly Gardening Activities, Seeds and Sprouts
Winter in Downeast Maine can be cold, grey, and usually, not a time to be sowing seeds; however, you can still have a winter garden experience with microgreens. They are seeds of many commonly grown plants that are harvested as soon as they develop their first real...
by Pam Dyer Stewart | Feb 1, 2021 | Seeds and Sprouts
Grow bean sprouts to get some good vitamins in the winter. You can sprout alfalfa seeds, mung beans, wheat berries, and lentils. Add sprouts to salads or soups or munch on them for a snack. John Edwards Market in Ellsworth carries these beans. Here’s what you...
