We’re starting to transplant some of the more cold-hardy seedlings, such as cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli, into the garden this week. Before we transplant any seedlings, we complete a process known as hardening off. In your home, your seedlings experience controlled climate conditions. They receive consistent light, moisture, temperature, and no wind. When we harden … Continue reading How To: Harden Off Seedlings
In the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, we enjoy a fairly long growing season, but fall always creeps up on us fast. In the zone 7a gardens at Southern Exposure, we’re already starting cauliflower for our fall garden. As you’re planning and planting fall crops, these are some things to consider. Understand Your Timeline A long growing … Continue reading Summer Sowing for Fall Crops for Beginners
Melons are one joy of the summer garden. They’re sweet, juicy, and aromatic, but they can be a little tricky to grow. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to have success growing melons or muskmelons (Cucumis melo var. reticulatus). Muskmelons include green-fleshed and orange-fleshed melons and are often confused with cantaloupes. … Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Growing Melons
