Winter Sowing 101
With the new plant hardiness zone map from the USDA, it’s not too early to start thinking about your cold weather plants. If you’re new to cold weather planting or want to incorporate more sustainable practices in your garden, a recycled seed starter is an easy way to begin…
Maryland's Greener Thumbs: Changes to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
In 2023, the USDA updated their plant hardiness zone map for the first time in over a decade. How have the zones shifted in our area?
Today’s Harvest to the Upcounty Hub
Thank you to the village of people who came out to help with the harvest today!
How to Harvest Seeds from Bolted Lettuce
Bolted lettuce? Collect the seeds! This video will show you how to identify when lettuce has “bolted” or gone to seed, and when to harvest the seeds.
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