A few years ago, I stumbled across a post in a Facebook gardening group about something called Winter Sowing. As soon as I read more about it, I knew I had to try it.
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My Favorite Seed Catalogs
For some, gardening season is over once fall and winter roll around and your garden is put to bed. For others, like me, it's just getting started. No, I don't mean digging around in the snow. I'm talking about the eagerly anticipated arrival of seed catalogs! The gardeners equivalent of the Sears Catalog, it's a… Continue reading My Favorite Seed Catalogs
Growing Onions from Seed
As one of the most often used ingredients in my kitchen, I make sure to include onions in my vegetable garden every year. Onions are not particularly difficult to grow but there are a few things you need to know to get started.
Why Save Seeds
Of all the summer gardening activities, seed saving is perhaps the one I look forward to the most. There is nothing new about saving seeds and we have been saving seeds for thousands of years. Still, the task of actively saving seeds can be a bit daunting, especially for new gardeners. If you need a… Continue reading Why Save Seeds
Winter Sowing Update
I should probably start this post by apologizing for taking a little hiatus from writing this month. I had initially planned this specific post for mid-April but life sometimes gets in the way. Anyway, I am really excited to share the results of my little winter sowing experiment. If you missed the first post, click… Continue reading Winter Sowing Update
How to Harden Off Seedlings
If you have been growing your little seedlings indoor you are likely thinking about transplanting them into your outdoor garden. It's a really exciting time but there is something you need to do before getting them in the ground. Read on to learn about hardening off your seedlings. Roma Tomato plants enjoying some sun What… Continue reading How to Harden Off Seedlings
Potting Up Seedlings
If you're like me and sow multiple seeds, eventually your little seedlings will run out of room in that initial cell or container. When that happens, you'll need to move your seedling to a larger container so that it can keep growing. Read on to find out more about why you should pot up and… Continue reading Potting Up Seedlings
Seed Starting: Part 3
If you haven't had a chance to read about sourcing seeds, when to start, or what supplies you'll need take a look at Part 1 and Part 2 of my Seed Starting posts. If you have your seeds and supplies ready to go it is time to actually start your seeds! Read on for your… Continue reading Seed Starting: Part 3
Seed Starting: Part 2
If you are looking for Part 1 , click here. Supplies: What do you actually need? Believe it or not, you don't need too much to get started and there are as many opinions on this as there are gardeners. I am going to show you how I start seeds and what works best for… Continue reading Seed Starting: Part 2
Seed Starting: Part 1
Even though it's only February, this is the perfect time to start thinking about your garden and what you would like to grow. You can certainly buy seedlings from a nursery but starting from seed indoors can offer gardeners a much broader selection and it's my favorite way to beat those late-winter blues. Before we… Continue reading Seed Starting: Part 1
Where I Garden
In my last post I wrote a little bit about my community plot and how that really sparked my love for gardening. After some reflection, I think my love for growing things actually started before that. Despite being city folk, my mother always had a garden and I vividly remember being dragged to garden centers… Continue reading Where I Garden
Welcome!
Hi there and welcome to City Girl Grows. The idea for this site has been rolling around my head for a few years and I have decided to make it a reality. To be honest, I don't have any major expectations for this endeavor but I really want to share with you my gardening journey… Continue reading Welcome!