Too Hot? Too Cold? When Should I Plant These? Seed Starting Calendar

Spring is in full swing here in the Southern United States! Every big-box store is rolling out lovely new transplants in biodegradable pots. The glossy seed packet displays they’ve got up will make anyone eager to plant tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons and more. Your region’s last frost date may have passed, but that doesn’t mean you […]
A Simple Guide for Starting Difficult Seeds

Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate to be rough, but in all honesty after living in the subtropics for a over year I’ve come to the conclusion that a climate with a winter is much gentler. […]