Tag: seeds
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13 Useful Ways to Reuse Eggshells
If you raise chickens or simply eat a lot of eggs, you probably produce a lot of egg shells! And simply throwing them in the trash is a huge waste. Egg shells are loaded with beneficial nutrients and properties, and there are lots of ways to reuse them and make the most out of your…
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How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds (Video)
As you’re considering what to plant in your garden this year, you might have thought about sunflowers. Sunflowers are a wonderful and fun plant to grow; they are gorgeous in the garden, easy to plant and propagate, and their seeds are also an amazing source of fat, protein and nutrients. Growing the same amount of calories and…
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How to Make Your Own Seed Tape
Continuing in the theme of spring from our last few posts, let’s talk about seed tape today, and how easy it is to make your own! Seed tape is a great way to easily plant your first spring crops, because you can guarantee proper placement and spreading of the seeds, as well as greatly reduce…
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Soaking and Sprouting Times for Seeds (Infographic)
I shared an article last week on sprouting alfalfa, and I did mention that you can use many other kinds of seeds and beans as well, using this method. It is definitely true that the basic principle of soaking, draining, and sprouting applies to many seeds and beans, they vary, sometimes quite drastically, in ideal…
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Tips and Tricks for Starting Seeds
Winter is on its last legs and it’s time to get ready for this year’s garden! If you’re in a zone with a shorter growing season or just want to stagger your crops for a richer harvest, check out these easy seed starting tricks. We already mentioned the first two in a post on frugal…
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Tips for Saving Money When Purchasing Seeds
Seeds are an unavoidable cost of starting a garden. But that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t show some care when going about getting your seeds. Purchasing seeds for your garden without using some discretion can cost you. Here are a few tips on how to save money when purchasing seeds so that you have more…
