While we are all keeping our social distance from one another, the insects in our gardens are not. I find bees clustered around open crocus and hellebore blooms, whooping it up, taunting me with their cozy, friendly gatherings. I’m glad they’re having a good time. On the other hand, community garden members are sadly realizing that social distancing requirements may mean … [Read more...] about Social distancing in the garden
seed viability
How to test for seed viability
Even though seeds seem suspended in time and are dry enough to rattle around in their envelopes, they contain living tissues, and have a finite number of years to remain viable. The dilemma is, how many years will seeds remain able to germinate, and how to know the percentage of germination to expect in each seed packet. In basic terms, seeds contain a respirating plant … [Read more...] about How to test for seed viability
