Things They Didn't Teach You In Garden School

Learn a three-pronged garden recordkeeping system—plastic indoor tags, wooden outdoor stakes, and a master journal—to track seed variety, germination, planting dates, and season insights.

Presprout seeds by soaking them to trigger imbibition and break dormancy, then plant at about 70 degrees with adequate moisture for faster germination and a healthier garden.

Explore how liquid lunch fertilizers deliver key nutrients, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, in soluble form for immediate plant uptake to boost leaves or fruit.

Explore turning scraps into heat-generating compost by balancing carbon and nitrogen, using a compost thermometer, and planting on top for quick, nutrient-rich harvests.

Discover how cover crops protect and replenish soil by leveraging nitrogen-fixing bacteria and nodules, then transform dwarf grey sugar peas into year-round, tender pea shoots for salads.

Design and run garden experiments using the scientific method to discover how fertilizer, mulch, or pests affect plants, while documenting results and keeping a strict control.