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Seed References:

Number Seeds in Packets/ Days to Maturity/ Weight; Heirloom, Hybrid or Open Pollinated
When to Plant Renee's Garden Seeds
Botanical Names for Flowers and Herbs
Renee's Equivalents to Shepherds' Garden Seeds
Container Varieties List/ Quick Orderform
Heirloom Seed Varieties List/Quick Orderform
Seed Varieties in our Rainbow/Mix Packets
Varieties with Edible Blossoms
Butterfly and Hummingbird Favorites
Varieties That Nourish Beneficial Insects
Water Thrifty Varieties

Renee's Garden rainbow seeds

Planting and Gardening Information:

planting and growing information

Attracting Beneficial Insects
Composting Guide

Container Gardening
6 Does and 1 Don't for a Good Garden
Frequently Asked Questions- General Gardening
Gardening with Children
Harvesting Vegetables for Best Flavor
Heirlooms and Hybrids - What's best for the home garden?
Kitchen Garden Designs
Shade Gardening - What to Plant
When to Plant Renee's Garden Seeds
What to Plant in May
What to Plant in June/July
Vertical Vegetables

How-to guides: Starting From Seed

How to Start Your Seeds Indoors
Tomatoes - Starting From Seed
Starting Tomatoes Indoors and Transplanting Seedlings - guide w/photos
Starting Seeds in Containers to Transplant into Your Garden - guide w/photos
Growing Sweet Peas- Sowing Seeds Directly in the Garden -guide w/photos
Growing Sweet Peas - Starting Seeds Early and Transplanting Seedlings-guide w/photos
Sowing and Growing Mesclun - guide w/photos
 

starting from seed

Growing Herbs and  Flowers:


growing flowers and herbs

Alpine Strawberries (PDF)
Butterfly Favorites
Edible Flowers (PDF)
Flowers for Bouquets
Herbs- Renee's Favorites
Herbal Teas and Vinegars
Herbal Remedies from the Garden

Herbal Cosmetics, Make Your Own
Nasturtiums - Easy, Edible
Lavender and Roses from Seed

Poppies - Modern and Heirloom
Sweet Peas - All About
Success with Sweet Peas- a short course
Sunflowers -Summer Long
Zinnias - Bold and Beautiful

Kitchen Gardening:

Asian Vegetables
Beets- Unbeatable
Bring the World To Your Garden
Cooking for the Holidays
Center Stage Vegetable Meals
Great Greens
Harvest Potluck
Kale
Kohlrabi
Last Taste of Summer
Lettuce Heads Up
Mesclun Mixes - Grow Your Own
October Treats
Renee's Rainbow Garden
Tomatoes -Easy Delicious Dried

a kitchen garden harvest


Specialty Theme Gardens: Seed Suggestions

Heirloom Cottage Garden
Gourmet's Rainbow Garden
An Endless Salad Garden
Three Sisters Garden  

Growing Organic with Renee's Garden

Quantity discounts for growers and special events

three sisters garden

Additional Gardening Help:

Master Gardeners Program State Coordinators - contacts for the program nearest you
National Gardening Association - a treasure trove of information for gardeners in all areas of the country and at all skill levels.
USDA plant hardiness zone map  - a very detailed, precise map for every region. 
University of Illinois Hort Corner -  - extensive excellent info and how-to guides.

Make a Seed Packet Marker:

Our seed packets make excellent markers for seedlings because they are chock-full of information. To protect them from water damage, attach packets to wooden stakes by slitting the bottom of the paper with a knife and sliding the stake through; shield each marker under a small inverted jar.



 

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