{"id":19835,"date":"2022-03-12T01:12:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-12T01:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bclna.com\/plantsomethingbc\/?p=19835"},"modified":"2022-03-12T01:12:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-12T01:12:28","slug":"prepping-for-garden-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bclna.com\/plantsomethingbc\/2022\/03\/12\/prepping-for-garden-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepping for Garden Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog was originally posted on Monikahibbs.com<\/a>. All rights are credited to Monika Hibbs.<\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning a garden and thinking of starting from seeds, now is the time to start! This is
\nmy second year of planting from seeds, so I\u2019m a little less intimidated and have a better sense
\nof what worked and what didn\u2019t in my garden. If you\u2019re interested in what I planted before, you
\ncan check out a post I made last summer with a legend of the layout of our garden beds.<\/p>\n

Without a doubt, seeding is a time consuming process that requires planning and patience, but
\nthe process is fairly simple once you get the hang of it. There are great resources online at
\nPlantSomethingBC.ca by the BC Landscape and Nursery Association and on YouTube where
\nyou can find advice and guidance. You can also head to your local garden centre or nursery to
\nhelp you get started. Workers are super knowledgeable about what grows well locally and can
\nsteer you in the right direction on different varieties of plants. Make sure you grab whatever
\nseeds, trays, and dirt you\u2019ll need while you\u2019re there.<\/p>\n

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Seeds are also very affordable, and it\u2019s surprising how quickly they can fill up your garden. I\u2019ve
\nlearned that less is definitely not more when it comes to planting, and always seem to need
\nmore than I thought. I noticed last year I would buy five trays of seedlings that seemingly
\ndisappeared once I started planting. Although the time investment in planting seeds is greater,
\nthe bounty is also so much larger.<\/p>\n

One thing to keep in mind during seeding is the time pockets of when things are blooming and
\nsprouting, so you can enjoy a nice variety in your garden from spring to the fall. The time
\ninvestment you put into your garden now, with all the additional planning, maintenance, and
\nbabying the seeds and seedlings, will be so worth it when everything is in bloom.<\/p>\n

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While I seeded both flowers and vegetables last year, I found the most joy from my flower
\ngardens. Creating a bouquet from flowers I had grown was incredibly rewarding, and there\u2019s
\nsuch satisfaction and a sense of pride in growing your own flowers.<\/p>\n

My mum and I both love gardening, and it\u2019s great to be able to share some of the work between
\nthe two of us. If you can, I recommend planning your garden with a friend. They can plant half of
\nwhat you\u2019d like and you can both share in the rewards.<\/p>\n

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The perfect spring and summer activity, gardening has quickly become a favourite hobby of
\nmine. I can easily get lost in the process, escaping into my garden to enjoy quiet moments away
\nfrom the everyday hustle and bustle of life.<\/p>\n

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This project is supported by the BC Government\u2019s Buy BC Partnership Program; delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC with funding from the Government of British Columbia.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Government of British Columbia is committed to working with industry partners. Opinions expressed in this document are those of Monik Hibbs and not necessarily those of the Government of British Columbia or the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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