Brandi & Sharon are chatting ALL about seeds! January is the ideal time to start planning your garden and what you're going to grow. Get your seeds before they're sold out for the year.

What we look for: Non-GMO, organic, heirloom

Our favorite brands:

www.botanicalinterests.com

www.rareseeds.com

www.seedsavers.org

www.seedsofchange.com (check packaging for Non-GMO)

www.tradewindsfruit.com

www.dixondalefarms.com (onion & shallot starts)

Check your USDA growing zone here: https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov

Check out Roots and Refuge here: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsandRefugeFarm

When determining what seeds to buy:

• write down what you want to grow

• sketch/map out your garden so you know what you can grow from your list

• what do you eat the most of?

• easy to grow: greens (lettuces, spinach, kales), zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes

• look into different gardening methods: in ground, containers, raised beds, window sill, tower gardens, vertical gardening

• consider your environment: HOA/covenants, sun, water, etc.

• research companion planting

• one-time planting vs. succession planting

• cool season vs. warm season plants

Consider garlic and potatoes, too!

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