The Dirt
Bees Need Flowers
by TheBeesWaggle Clover depends on bee visits to reproduce seeds. Why Bees Need Flowers 75% of all flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce seed and or fruit. Without insect-assisted pollination, many of the colors we enjoy in the natural landscape would disappear. 1/3 of the food humankind consumes has been produced by bee pollination specifically. […]
Walla Walla Sweet Onions…You know you want them
Heirloom Vegetable Seeds by Sandy Swegel It doesn’t take much effort to convince us we should grow Walla Walla sweet onions. Think about thick slices hot from the grill. Or cold on our hot cheeseburger. Dream of oven-roasted whole onions. Or be one of those brave people who bite into the Walla Walla like it’s an […]
EZ Indoor Seed Starting
EZ Indoor Seed Starting Setup Gardening Tips Indoor Seed starting is really easy and cheap. You get so many more plants by starting your own seeds. My mantra in my seed starting classes is “Seeds Wanna Grow.” You just have to give them a little help to mimic outdoor conditions. All seed-starting setups are pretty […]