Monday, September 12, 2011

September: Starting from Seed

This week's post from Nikki Seibert, Program Director, Sustainable Agriculture:

As we make our way into September, the temperatures are finally beginning to cool off and the time has come again to think about working in the garden! For gardeners, this time of year is often seen as redemption time, when we can clear out our fallen spring gardens (a long with any mistakes) and get a fresh start for the fall. There is something therapeutic about getting to pull-out the wilted tomato plants, preparing the soil, and trying something new. After making a few attempts at direct seeding my plants, I have learned that my best chances for success are if I give my plants a head start by propagating them in trays, pots, and flats first. Propagating is just a fancy term for growing plants; this can mean planting seeds, taking cuttings, or grafting. For those of you that have never tried starting your own seedlings, have no fear! Although it may seem overwhelming, the reward of growing a plant from seed to table is a reward well worth taking the time to learn. If you are interesting in finding out more, join LLF at Sea Island Savory Herbs this weekend for a lesson in getting your fall plants started.

Propagation: Starting from Seed
Date: Saturday September 17th, 2011
Cost: $55 per person
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Sea Island Savory Herbs 5920 • Chisolm Road • Johns Island, SC 29455
Description: Join Danielle Spies at Sea Island Savory Herbs to learn about the basics of propagation including seeding, soils and cuttings. After the class, the group will be welcome to tour this diversified nursery specializing in herbs, native plants, heirlooms, and unusual plant varieties.

September: Starting from Seed

As we make our way into September, the temperatures are finally beginning to cool off and the time has come again to think about working in the garden! For gardeners, this time of year is often seen as redemption time, when we can clear out our fallen spring gardens (a long with any mistakes) and get a fresh start for the fall. There is something therapeutic about getting to pull-out the wilted tomato plants, preparing the soil, and trying something new. After making a few attempts at direct seeding my plants, I have learned that my best chances for success are if I give my plants a head start by propagating them in trays, pots, and flats first. Propagating is just a fancy term for growing plants; this can mean planting seeds, taking cuttings, or grafting. For those of you that have never tried starting your own seedlings, have no fear! Although it may seem overwhelming, the reward of growing a plant from seed to table is a reward well worth taking the time to learn. If you are interesting in finding out more, join LLF at Sea Island Savory Herbs this weekend for a lesson in getting your fall plants started.

Propagation: Starting from Seed
Date: Saturday September 17th, 2011
Cost: $55 per person
Time: 9am-1pm
Location: Sea Island Savory Herbs 5920 • Chisolm Road • Johns Island, SC 29455
Description: Join Danielle Spies at Sea Island Savory Herbs to learn about the basics of propagation including seeding, soils and cuttings. After the class, the group will be welcome to tour this diversified nursery specializing in herbs, native plants, heirlooms, and unusual plant varieties.