Plan To Grow

GROWING FOOD ISN’T A TREND, IT'S A RETURN TO TRADITION

Do you find yourself dreaming of a backyard garden? For Florida growers, summer planning is the very first step to achieving a seasonal garden.

Summer = Seed

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During the summer, you can start small. Sit somewhere cool and comfortable, and begin by simply pondering the most basic considerations. What do you purchase from the grocery on a regular basis? Now jot down

Your list of favorite produce to shop for just became your seed list!

Our favorite seed sources:

• White Trail Farm in Jupiter, WhiteTrailJupiter.com

• Baker Creek Heirloom Seed, RareSeeds.com

Pick A Spot

Now, it’s time to think about placement of your garden. Choose a spot that gets nice morning sun and is really close to a water source. We love raised beds for home gardeners—it makes the initial ground work super easy and you don’t have to worry about big roots and pipes that may be hiding underground. Metal garden beds are quite popular, lending a modern, industrious look. Wood raised planters have an organic look and a traditional appeal.

Make Your Bed

Once your bed is in place, fill it up with bagged vegetable soil. Avoid potting soil. Sow the seed and set a reminder. Don’t overthink the seed sowing part. Leave seed close to the surface of the soil, just barely covering them up. This is a helpful tip because seedlings won’t have to work so hard to emerge. For the maximum number of harvests, sow seed in October. Don’t forget to water daily. Setting a phone reminder can help with this!

Seeds + Water = Food

Growing food isn’t a trend. It's a return to tradition.