The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Seeds
The third book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series covers everything you need to know about seeds, from starting and transplanting to direct sowing, winter sowing, and saving seeds for future seasons.
They answer your questions on things like:
• How do I test if my seeds are still viable?
• What's the difference between heirloom, heritage, and hybrid seeds?
• Which containers and growing media work best?
• When should I use grow lights?
• How do I prevent problems like damping off and overwatering?
• How do I properly harden off and transplant seedlings?
Written specifically for prairie gardeners, this guide also includes information on direct sowing, winter sowing, seed saving, detailed seed-starting charts, and helpful plant lists to make growing from seed easier and more successful.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.
The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Seeds
The third book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series covers everything you need to know about seeds, from starting and transplanting to direct sowing, winter sowing, and saving seeds for future seasons.
They answer your questions on things like:
• How do I test if my seeds are still viable?
• What's the difference between heirloom, heritage, and hybrid seeds?
• Which containers and growing media work best?
• When should I use grow lights?
• How do I prevent problems like damping off and overwatering?
• How do I properly harden off and transplant seedlings?
Written specifically for prairie gardeners, this guide also includes information on direct sowing, winter sowing, seed saving, detailed seed-starting charts, and helpful plant lists to make growing from seed easier and more successful.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.