Beginner’s Garden Dictionary
At Daily Potager, we want to set everyone up for success from the very beginning, so welcome to the Beginner's Garden Dictionary - your go-to guide for all things green and gorgeous! Say goodbye to confusion and hello to a blooming vocabulary!
What I’m currently growing: Heirloom Tomatoes
I thought it would be fun to highlight something that I am currently loving in my own garden, which is heirloom tomatoes. There’s nothing better than slicing or biting into a ripe, juicy tomato in summer. The possibilities are endless when it comes to ways that you can use them in your favorite recipes. There’s a lot of information out there on the best-tasting tomatoes and which application each one is for, but I wanted to try some of the most recommended by the tomato guru himself, Craig LeHoullier!
Select the best garden supports for your plants…
Adding garden accents can be a great way to give your outdoor space some extra flair. But picking the right accessories for your garden can be tricky. Here are a few of our favorite garden accents that add both style and function.
Ordering From Your Seed Catalog!
The process of looking through seed catalogs and trying to figure out what plants and varieties to buy can be overwhelming. (Especially because there is not “one right way” when it comes to picking out seeds. ) Hopefully, this blog full of tips and advice for this process can help! Let’s get started!
Organize Your Dream Garden for Spring
The time to plan your spring garden seems to come earlier every year. This exciting time is really important for your outdoor space as it is one of the first steps in being ready for the growing season. Watching your garden plans come together is extremely rewarding, so we have brought together our best advice to help your dreams for your garden become a reality!
Apples: Our 4-Step To-Do List For Harvesting and Beyond (+2 tasty Recipes!)
Now that we’ve reached apple season, it can be overwhelming when trying to figure out everything you can do to make this time as successful as possible. That’s why we’ve narrowed it down and figured out a simple to-do list (and some yummy apple recipes for after) so you can go through apple season stress-free. Less worrying, more apple eating.
Two tips for the EASIEST fall garden clean up yet
Two Garden Chores to skip this fall: throwing away leaves and pruning perennials.
Spring Garden Clean Up
March in Michigan can be a little unpredictable. This winter was mild and we have had a few days in the 60’s already. March is a wonderful time to start thinking about warmer weather. There are some garden tasks that you can start on and others that can wait.
Quick Seed Starting Update:
Just popping on to give you an update of reaching those ideal germination temps. I have a heated garage at 55 degrees here in Holland, MI. I am using the temperature controlled germination mat to bring that temperature up 20 degrees. I also use bubble insulation to reflect light from the full spectrum grow lights. I do, in fact, leave the grow lights on to help with that temperature while they germinate. Seeds germinate in darkness as well and leaving the light on is only for my very cold situation 😂. The humidity domes are all on. The room and soil temperature both are ideal at 75 degrees, while the garage temp still reads 54 degrees. Looking good so far!
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