VEGGIES
SQUASH
All types of squash are very easy to grow from seed. Wait until the ground has warmed in the spring, and then plant the seeds in a sunny location.
CUCUMBERS
Cucumbers can be started indoors, but they are sensitive to being transplanted. So it’s best to plant the seeds directly into the garden in the spring.
PEPPERS
Start the seeds indoors 8 – 12 weeks before last frost. Plant the seedlings into the garden in late spring or early summer.
BEANS
Plant bean seeds directly into the garden a few weeks after your last frost date, once the soil has warmed up in the spring.
EDAMAME
One of the easiest seeds to grow. They won’t tolerate the cold though, so plant the seeds in the ground after the danger of frost.
PUMPKIN
They don’t like the cold, so plant the seeds outdoors 2 weeks after the last spring frost once the soil has warmed.
FRUITS
RASPBERRIES
Raspberries need full sun, and are best planted in spring after the treat of frost has passed.
CURRANTS
Red and white currants prefer cooler climates and will even grow well in shade. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, opt for white currants. Black currants require very little care.
DWARF PEARS
A dwarf tree is easy but delicate, so place it in a spot out of direct wind. Also, while it’s healthy to prune trees, you’ll wan to limit pruning to only severely damaged or broken branches.
STRAWBERRIES
Plant in the spring once nighttime temperatures consistently remain 35 degrees Fahrenheit or above. You can even plant as late as mid-June.
BLUEBERRIES
Berries should also be grown in well-drained soil in full sun to maximize your harvest. Once planted, deeply water, deep enough to moisten roots. 1 – 3 inches each week.
CITRUS
An important detail when planting citrus is to watch to salt levels of your soil. Symptoms of salt damage can range from slow growth of plants to burnt edges on leaves.
Flowers
SUNFLOWERS
Sow seeds outdoors after the threat of frost has passed. If you have a short growing season they can be stated indoors. Perennial sunflowers should be planted in spring or fall.
MORNING GLORY
These are easily grown from seed and can be started indoors 4 – 6 weeks before the last spring frost. If sown directly into the garden, plant after threat of frost and once the ground has warmed up to 64 F.
SWEET PEAS
Sweet peas are easy to grow. The most important thing: get them in the ground early to take advantage of cool spring weather. All varieties make excellent cut flowers.
ZINNIAS
As long as there is no further threat of frost, zinnias can be planted any time through the end of June.
DAISY
Plant your daisies in full sun. Good soil drainage is also needed. Daisies do not like wet feet.
MILKWEED
Milkweed seed can be planted directly in soil, or started indoors. You can sow milkweed seeds by scattering them on the soil surface 1/4 – 1/2 inch apart, and then cover them with about 1/4 inch of additional soil.
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