Farmer's Almanac or Seed Packet?

This is my first year planting from seed and I am very confused. The seed packets mention certain months, for example, my Oregon Giant & Sugar Snap peas say to start outdoors March-May. The Farmer's Almanac guide states January 22 - February 2…Continue

Started by Ana Castaneda in New and Beginner Gardeners Jan 20.

Temperatures needed for peppers 2 Replies

On the seed packet for the delicious looking Jewel Tone Sweet Bells peppers is the admonition not to plant outdoors until the night time temperatures are "securely above 55 degrees".My problem is that here in Carmel Valley CA our nighttime…Continue

Started by Ed Morrow in Problem Solving. Last reply by Ed Morrow Jan 19.

Lack of pollinators 3 Replies

I have been gardening a long time.  Last year my yellow garden squash failed to produce ONE squash.  Now, if you had told me this would happen to yellow squash I would have laughed.  Every year the problem usually is too much squash.  After…Continue

Tags: in, garden, productivity, low, bees

Started by Alida Bayne Akers in Problem Solving. Last reply by Bill Smythe Jan 19.

Propagating Apricot Seeds 2 Replies

 Does anyone have experience/tips with propagating apricot seeds? I've never done it before and we have some very special seeds I'd like to grow into trees :)Continue

Started by Katie Neumann in Problem Solving. Last reply by Katie Neumann Jan 6.

Starting flowers from seed. Never had any luck. Seedlings Always Die before I can Plant them 3 Replies

Hello,  I have tried a few different flowers from seeds.  I have never been able to get any of them to grow very good.  I Planted some in a tray, and they grew, but before I could get them in the garden they died.  I tried to plant some directly in…Continue

Started by Christine Pipitone in Problem Solving. Last reply by Alida Bayne Akers Dec 30, 2011.

Recipes 4 Replies

Awhile ago (10 yrs.+), Shepherd Seeds had a flyer that had recipes for homemade salsa and pasta sauces.  Does anyone have a copy or the recipes that were on there? Thanks -LBContinue

Started by LB in Problem Solving. Last reply by Brad Hurley Oct 27, 2011.

Overwintering Four o'Clocks? 1 Reply

Years ago, Shepherd's Garden Seeds offered a variety of Four o'Clocks called "Marvel of Peru," if I remember correctly. At the end of the season I would dig up the tubers and keep them in my basement all winter, replanting in spring once there was…Continue

Started by Brad Hurley in Problem Solving. Last reply by Brad Hurley Oct 26, 2011.

Hi Gardeners, 4 Replies

I am new to this site and i have some tips and a problem, my problem is i have these little i guess little spider like pests, they make webs in long sweeps from one flower pot to another, when i shake my flowers they scatter and hide, i know what…Continue

Started by Jewel D. Kelly in Problem Solving. Last reply by Jewel D. Kelly Sep 9, 2011.

lavender oil????

I have tried to make lavender oil but nothing happens. I want to use it for aroma in the potpouri. Does anyone have a really good recipe? Lavender is everywhere now and I don't know how to use…Continue

Started by renee lucia in Canning and Preserving. Last reply by Sue, the Webmaster Sep 7, 2011.

Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuits

Hi, Renee's Garden Community Garden - it's your friendly marketing assistant, Nellie. I have a delicious Cheddar Scallion Drop Biscuit recipe to share with you. This recipe is in honor of…Continue

Tags: recipes, cheese, cheddar, biscuits, scallions

Started by Nellie in Side Dishes Nov 17, 2010.

Mom's Tomato Salad

Mix up:Fresh tomatoesFresh basil and oreganoLots of fresh garlicSalt and PepperOlive OilContinue

Started by renee lucia in Salads and Salad Dressings Jul 27, 2010.

Lavender Shortbread - one of our most popular recipes

Lavender ShortbreadThese rich but not too sweet shortbread cookies have just a hint of sweet lavender fragrance and flavor. They are perfect to serve with tea, milk or lemonade. I make several…Continue

Started by Sue, the Webmaster in Desserts. Last reply by Amber Mancebo May 20, 2010.