Does it seem like your garden is sprouting weeds everywhere?! While we are always grateful for winter rains in our drought-prone state, an unwanted side effect can be weeds. A weed is basically an undesirable plant growing in an undesirable spot.
We are getting close to the typical average last frost date at March 3rd. So now is the time to start some cucumber, squash or melon seeds indoors. First, you need some seed starting mix. You can use ready-made mixes, or you can make your own by using potting soil mix you have on hand.
Part one of Planting Peppers from Seed covered planting your pepper seeds and caring for them. After several weeks the seedlings should be outgrowing the trays they were started in.
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With the cooler, damp weather due to the recent atmospheric storm and fog, you may have observed mushrooms popping up in your lawn, garden, or neighborhood. Mushrooms have a mixed reputation as being beautiful, delicious, deadly, magical, and mysterious.