Soil blocking refers to blocks of soil that are used for starting seeds. Benefits of soil blocking include stronger roots, easier watering, and faster germination. Blocks can be planted directly once ...

LET’S TALK ABOUT plastic in the garden. Nursery pots and trays, plant markers, bagged goods and tarps, plastic netting, protective row-covers and even some tools — our green industry practically runs ...

I GENERALLY RECOMMEND that beginning home gardeners buy their vegetable transplants from a nursery or a local gardener’s plant sale. Germinating and tending delicate young plants can be both ...