Sowing Seeds

From the McDonald Garden Center Blog

5 Tips for Starting Seeds

As the spring approaches and the sun starts to shine brighter, it's the perfect time to start thinking about your garden. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a newbie, starting plants from seeds is a rewarding and satisfying process that allows you to take part in the miracle of life. However, starting seeds can be tricky, and many gardeners find it challenging to get their plants to sprout. In this blog post, we'll provide you with five practical tips for starting seeds successfully.

5 Tips for When You are Sowing Your Fall Veggies

Can you believe it’s already time to start thinking about fall? For veggie gardeners, now is the perfect time to start planning and sewing seeds for your fall veggie garden. Sowing your own veggie seeds seems simple enough, but we can help you be even more successful in the garden with these handy hints.    5. Directly Sow Your Leafy Veggies - 

Expert Tips You Need to Know to Get Your Garden Spring Ready

Spring is on the horizon and we are gearing up for our favorite season of the year here at the garden center. As these cooler months warm-up, it is important to prep for spring blooms and edible gardens by knowing the right steps to achieve the perfect spring garden.  Some things that you will need to start thinking about: 

Sow, Now’s the Time

Starting plants from seed is one of the most exciting and rewarding gardening activities. Growing seed is not complicated, it just requires a little thought and care. For best results, it is important to use fresh seed and follow the instructions on each seed packet which include specific planting tips, light source requirements and watering specifications. So grab a selection of your favorite seeds from annuals, to perennials to herbs & veggies -- and start from seed!What you'll need: