Tips & Tricks
Need some additional guidance while expanding your green thumb? No worries, Seed St. Louis has a library of educational resources to support your gardening adventures. Explore our variety of Tips & Tricks below!
Watering in the Garden
As we get into that time of year where the temperatures are hot, plants are using lots of water, and the rain comes less often, it’s important to remember to water the garden when needed. So below are answers to a few common questions about watering the garden. How often to water? A vegetable garden […]
Read MoreSeed to STEM at Mason Elementary
This spring, Seed St. Louis garden educator Abbey Schumacher facilitated Seed to STEM from our curriculum for PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students from Mason Elementary at their school garden. Students learned what plants need to grow and practiced planting seeds and seedlings. They explored how seeds travel, the purpose of roots, and the reason […]
Read More2023 Broccoli Variety Trial Results
Like all heading brassicas, broccoli can be a bit tricky in St. Louis. Broccoli generally needs a pretty long cool season in spring or fall in order to form anything close to the large tight broccoli heads we are used to seeing at the grocery store. As you will know, if you live in St. […]
Read MoreOur Favorite Seed Starting Mix
Starting your own seeds often starts with one question, “what soil should I use?” Well, you should use a seed starting mix. Seems easy enough. There are plenty of seed starting mixes available to buy but you might want to make your own. Making your own seed starting mix is easy and by making it […]
Read MoreWater Chestnut
Water Chestnut Planting Guide
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