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Continuing with our blog posts on starting seeds in your home garden, today we are discussing the two main types of sowing for your edible home garden.  Direct Sow This is a system of sowing your seeds directly into the soil in your outdoor beds or containers. While this may seem like the easiest way to go, it is not always the best way to get your seeds to germinate well and eventually have a strong healthy plant.  For direct sowing, you need to consider various things; the temperature, proper soil drainage, and specific seed requirements. For many shallow-rooted crops like carrots and radishes, it is best to sow them directly outdoors in your beds or containers as their roots do not like being disturbed.  Depending on the temperatures in your area, the soil and air may be too cold or too hot to start your seeds outdoors. You therefore need to consider what is for your local area. Plants that reach maturity in 70 days or less may do better with direct sowing, e.g. lettuce or other lea

As I prepare to start seeds for 2024, I am excited to share with you two unique yet readily available items in your house that can serve as containers for starting your seeds! In upcoming posts, we will delve deeper into the process of starting seeds and provide you with some tips on different techniques. First off, let's talk about egg cartons! With eggs being a staple in most households, you probably have some egg cartons lying around. These cartons are perfect for starting your seeds as they provide deep individual spots for each seedling to grow until they are ready to be transferred to bigger containers. But what's even better about egg cartons is their degrading quality. You can simply transfer them directly into the soil without transplanting, and the carton will break down naturally. So, the next time you buy some eggs, opt for the carton crates, and you'll be doing your plants and the environment a favor! The second item is the cardboard tube found in the center of

  Happy New Year! A brand new year comes with expectations, blank slates and opportunities.  Thank you once again for being a part of the Aroebe Gardens community through this blog. This year, there are great plans in store for Aroebe Gardens and I am hopeful that one by one plans will go be executed. Part of the plan includes seeing many more people start edible gardens in their home! In preparation for growing this year, here are some things I am planning for in my home garden. My main goal this year is to maximize the space I have using some key principles to grow about 10 different crops that we consume often in my home.  To do this: - Picked out the 10 crops I want to grow - Agreed on the structural elements needed for growing considering the amount of sunlight I get -The cost of the elements I will need to make this happen -The routines needed to achieve the desired results While I do this, I want to offer a 2024 garden planning class for those of you who would like explore growi