Chet's Garden Center
Preserving okra seeds from season to season is an excellent way for gardeners to save money and ensure access to quality seeds. Properly stored okra seeds remain viable for 2-4 years With a few simple steps, you can preserve okra seeds for replanting in future seasons. Why Preserve Okra Seeds There are several advantages to … Read more
Bare root roses are a popular choice for gardeners looking to add beautiful roses to their landscape. As the name suggests bare root roses are roses that are sold without any soil or planting medium around the roots. This allows the roses to be packaged and shipped easily while dormant. But what exactly are bare … Read more
Making a new garden bed from scratch can seem daunting, but with some planning and preparation, it can be a fun and rewarding project. A well-designed garden bed provides an ideal spot to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more. Follow these steps to create a beautiful new bed that will bring joy to your yard … Read more
Timothy grass is a popular forage crop for livestock such as horses, cattle, and sheep. With its high nutritional value and palatability, it makes excellent hay and pasture grass. However, proper planting techniques are required for timothy grass to establish successfully and produce optimal yields. In this article, I’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how … Read more
Starting flowers from seed indoors is a great way to get a head start on the growing season. By sowing seeds inside and growing young seedlings under lights or on a bright windowsill, we can have flowers ready to transplant to the garden weeks before the last frost date. This gives our flowers a longer … Read more
Layering bulbs in a pot is a fun and easy way to create a beautiful spring flower display. By planting different types of bulbs in layers, you can create a succession of blooms that lasts for weeks. The technique is commonly called “Lasagna Planting” because you are layering the bulbs in a pot much like … Read more
No dig gardening using cardboard is an innovative and eco-friendly technique for creating lush, productive garden beds with minimal effort. This method involves smothering grass or weeds with cardboard to form a weed barrier, then planting directly into compost placed on top. No dig gardening offers numerous benefits over traditional tilling and digging. By disturbing … Read more
As a tomato gardener I know how exciting it is to see those sunny red globes ripening on the vine. But I’ve also experienced the heartbreak of losing my hard work to an unexpected spring or fall frost. If you want to protect your tomato crop it’s crucial to know when to cover your plants … Read more
Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits of summer. Their sweet juicy flavor is a tasty treat that many look forward to each year. But knowing exactly when to pick cherries at their peak ripeness can be tricky. Harvest too soon and you’ll end up with underripe fruit that lacks flavor and texture. Wait … Read more
Growing juicy, flavorful strawberries in raised beds can lead to bountiful harvests But proper spacing is crucial to prevent overcrowding and allow each plant adequate room to reach its full potential This comprehensive guide will examine optimal strawberry spacing in raised garden beds based on variety, intended use, and other factors. Spacing Guidelines by Strawberry … Read more