Green Acres Garden Blog

As summer transitions into early fall, now is the perfect time to get cool-season vegetable seeds in the ground. Explore what seeds you can start in August and expert tips for successful germination.

You might be seeing some growth on those cool-season veggies you planted by seed or put in by plant. Now is the time to take a closer look to make sure they are doing well. We have some advice on thinning, fertilizing, and adjusting irrigation to meet the growing root zones. 

Fall is the perfect time of year to begin a new lawn from seed. The air is cooler as the days get shorter, while the soil is still warm. This “sweet spot” of lower yet warm temperatures means new seedlings won’t burn, and warm soil gives us the best germination rates of the whole year. Read on for tips to grow the perfect lawn this fall. 

Understanding the terminology on seed packets goes a long way to choosing the right seeds. Here's a list of some of the most common terms and their definitions.