How to Start Seeds

How to Start Seeds

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden March 5, 2023 Duration: 41:42
In this weeks episode.... selecting, planting, and caring for seeds
  • 00:00 | In this Episode....
  • 03:00 | Seed Selection: Variety
  • 05:00 | Heritage / Heirloom seeds 
  • 08:50 | Non GMO & Organic seeds
  • 10:30 | Selecting what you're attracted to. 
  • 12:35 | Reading a seed packet: What's important?
  • 20:30 | Research: Canadian Seed Starting Charts 
  • 21:50 | Equipment
  • 27:30 | Fertilizer - When?
  • 30:10 | Watering - Super Important
  • 32:00 | Pets VS Seedlings
  • 33:34 | Storing leftover seeds
  • 36:50 | Question of the Week
  • 40:00 | Next Week.... 
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CANADIAN SEED STARTING CHARTS

Golden Acre Seed Starting Guide | Click here 

West Coast Seeds Regional Seed Starting Chart (Canada) | Click Here 

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Our question of the week comes from Dawnbeat who asks, "How do you prevent damping off?" Listen in to learn what damping is, how to prevent it, and what to do if it's already found you. 

Do you have a question or a comment for the Helpful Gardeners?

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NEXT WEEK

Here's an episode for the whole family! Get your crayons and paper ready because we're planning your garden next week!


Ever find yourself staring at a wilting houseplant or a patch of backyard dirt, unsure where to even begin? That's the exact spot where The Helpful Gardeners finds its footing. This isn't a lecture from a distant expert; it's a conversation between two people who genuinely love turning spaces into places. Colin brings his certification and decades of hands-in-the-dirt knowledge from working in all sorts of climates, while Brandi comes at it with a beginner's curiosity and the willingness to ask the questions you might be thinking yourself. Each episode of this podcast from Golden Acre Home and Garden feels like pulling up a chair in a friendly, sunlit shed. You'll hear practical, real-world advice on everything from landscaping fundamentals and seasonal garden tasks to keeping your indoor jungle thriving. They tackle specific problems, share successes and failures, and break down complex topics into manageable steps. Released three times a week, this regular dose of guidance aims to build your confidence, whether you're cultivating a windowsill herb garden or planning a major backyard overhaul. Tune in for the kind of relatable, grounded chat that makes the whole process feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding discovery.
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