General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Kabob Sticks

While you might think that it is odd to classify kabob sticks or bamboo skewers as “garden tools”, I don’t think so!  I find them very helpful to give seedlings some support when transplanting.  In the spring time, the windy weather can really destroy your transplants. I usually use three kabob sticks to circle the […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Maximum Soil Temperature for Spring Plants

Last time we talked about the minimum soil temperature for germinating many spring plants, now lets look at the maximum temperature for the same plants. Fava beans will germinate until the soil reaches about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. By 70 degrees Fahrenheit, arugula, celery, celeriac and mache will stop germinating. The following vegetables will need to […]

General Gardening Outdoor Grow Room

Ideas for the Fall

Here are some things to consider for the fall: Plant shallots:  I purchased and received my organic shallots bulbs from Grow Organic.  I got one pound of Dutch Yellow and one pound of French Red shallots.  This is the first year that I am starting them in the fall like I do my garlic.  While […]