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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Quick Links NEW HERBS available to order! NEW PAGES Heirloom ONIONS Heirloom PEAS ~~~~~  Heirloom BEANS Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE Heirloom CARROTS Heirloom CORN   Heirloom CUCUMBERS  Heirloom FRUITS  Heirloom GREENS   Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom RADISH Heirloom SEEDS SQUASH & PUMPKIN Heirloom TOMATOES Specialty Heirlooms HERB Seeds Organic Wildflowers Seed Pack Combos SPROUTS SEEDS OF THE MONTH CLUB SUPPLIES  2014 Planting Guide Mary's Tincture Shop Order Online and we SHIP! PLAN YOUR 2015 GARDEN! FEBRUARY SEED PLANTING GUIDE FOR THE US MARCH SEED PLANTING GUIDE FOR THE US Join Our List RECENT ARTICLES INDOOR SEED STARTING Make Your Own Organic Liquid Fertilizer Seed Starting for Beginners SEED Terms Explained The EU to Ban Heirloom Seeds! Are We Next?  Herbal Remedy Starter Kits FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Before we get to the FREE Seeds we have a few announcements. First, our email has been a bit "weird" so confirmation emails aren't always being received. If your order was processed on or before Thursday, Feb 5th then it has SHIPPED! Next, If you have ordered items that were out of stock in the last 2 weeks your items have ARRIVED and will ship out first thing Monday. THANK YOU for your patience! And now for the FREE SEEDS! BUY ONE... GET ONE FREE SEEDS!  This is a VERY limited offer! Free Seed pack(s) offer ENDS Monday, Feb 9th at 9pm EST $10 minimum order (total order) NO limit on seed packs! What does that mean?  Ex: Order 10 packs of Cosmos and we'll include an extra 10 packs of Cosmos! Available to all US residents 3 varieties available.  Order one or order them all! COSMOS, Sensation Mix FORGET-ME NOT YARROW, also medicinal BACK IN STOCK...   SEMINOLE PUMPKIN COMFREY TROPICAL MILKWEED NEW VARIETY Added Today COMMON PLANTAIN The flowers of Common Plantain are shaped like small green cabbage heads. Plants grow 12 inches tall when in full bloom and are easily grown from herb seeds. The foliage is low growing and green. The name 'Rosularis' means rose-like referring to the look of the flower heads which are shaped like double roses. Common Plantain will self-seed readily by dropping its seeds and forming new Plantain herbs the following spring. Other names for this herb are Greater Plantain and Rat Tail Plantain. The young, tender leaves of the Common Plantain plant are edible, and can be used as a salad green of cooked and eaten like spinach. The taste is that of very bitter salad greens with a lingering aftertaste not unlike spinach. Plantain herb plants had historical medicinal use as a wound healer and snakebite remedy, and today the Plantain herbs have been found to have scientific merit. The Common Plantain plant is also enjoyed by butterfly larvae and if allowed to seed, birds eat the dried seeds. If you have additional questions please feel free to ask.  We usually reply to emails within a few hours.  Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! Happy Planting, Mary Mary's Heirloom Seeds

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Indoor Seed Starting

For some of you around the US it's COLD.  Just because it's cold outside doesn't mean you can grow.  There are many ways to start seeds indoors and below is how I like to get a jump on Spring Planting!

First we start with heirloom, non-GMO seeds with a GREAT germination rate 

from Mary's Heirloom Seeds.  This week I'm starting

Hopi Blue Corn
Genovese and Purple Opal Basil
Long Island Brussels Sprouts
Trinidad Scorpion Pepper
Chocolate Habanero and Lemon Yellow Habanero
Roma Tomato and Black Cherry Tomato
Sage and Louffa

I prefer to soak all of my seeds before planting.  This can increase the germination rate and decrease the amount of time that the seeds take to germinate.

The easiest method is using Coconut Coir Pellets.  They are much less mess and when seedlings are ready, the entire pellet is planted into the ground.  That means little to no root disruption and no buying or fussing with dirt! 

I bought large"lasagna trays" from costco for about $8 for 30.  Old baking pans work as well.  I re-use these trays over and over!  Place your Coconut Coir Pellets in the tray and add water.  For 35 pellets I added about 9 cups of water.  

Coconut Coir Pellets take approximately 5 minutes to expand.  Gently squeeze them to see if they're ready before planting your seeds.  If they are too stiff then they probably need a bit more water.  Also, you can gently pull open the mesh from the top to make planting a bit easier.

I did this all in our new kitchen!  It's THAT easy!

Next, plant your seeds.  This can be tricky with smaller seeds but I know it can be done.  I just planted over 200 seeds!

Do you have a warm place with natural light?  
It's warm enough outside my place to put my trays out.  If it's still very cold at your place then you might consider an inexpensive indoor light.
*Affiliate links below.  If you choose to purchase using these links I might earn a small commission.  Every penny counts!*

Hydrofarm JSV2 2-Foot Jump Start T5 Grow Light System


EnviroGro FLT24 2-Ft, 4-Tube Fixture, T5 Bulbs Included




I've used this light below and it works great!

Hydrofarm FLCDG125D Fluorowing Compact Fluorescent System



iPower GLT5XX4 4ft Head Start T5 Fluorescent Grow Light System with Stand Rack for Seed Starting

There you have it!  

Thanks for stopping by and if you have additional questions please feel free to ask.

HAPPY PLANTING!

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FEBRUARY GARDEN PLANNING

Mary's Heirloom Seeds Planning Your 2015 Garden

Quick Links Growing Tips Organic & Vegan organic Plant Food Heirloom BEANS Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE Heirloom CARROTS Heirloom CORN Heirloom CUCUMBERS   Heirloom FRUITS  Heirloom GREENS Heirloom ONIONS Heirloom PEAS   Heirloom PEPPERS Heirloom RADISH  Heirloom SEEDS PUMPKIN & SQUASH Heirloom TOMATOES  Specialty Heirlooms  HERB SEEDS Organic Wildflowers   Seed Pack Combos SUPPLIES Mary's Tincture Shop  Mary's Herbal Organix Order Online and we SHIP! Join Our List ORGANIC SPROUTS NEW Organic Sprout Seed variety BARLEY Grass Seeds  Barley with the husk on has a tremendous germination rate and also works well for juicing, beer making, for food storage, animal feed and more.

February 3, 2015 2014 was an interesting year for growing.  We had so many new organic gardens growing across the country and we are happy to have been a part of the experience. It's true when we say, "If you have additional questions please feel free to ask."  We are truly happy to help!  Helpful Links & Feeding your Plants Over the years we have written and shared many helpful articles about organic growing, companion planting, pest control, plant food and more. Below are a few popular links to get you started or just a reminder for your 2015 garden Make Your Own Organic Liquid Fertilizer (recipe) *NEW*  Container Growing: Tips and a great list of varieties that grow well in containers. *NEW*  SEED Terms Explained Companion Planting: Find out which varieties can be helpful when planted around other plants. Top 10 Crops with Companions Using Coconut Coir Pellets for Seed Starting Using Diatomaceous Earth for Non-Toxic, Natural  Pest Control VERY IMPORTANT:  Organic, NON-GMO Alfalfa Meal is now available!!! Using Alfalfa Meal in the Garden Which Plants Are Heavy Feeders? Recently, I wrote a somewhat controversial article about Heirloom seeds.  This is not a political article.  This is about the SURVIVAL of Heirloom Seeds. The EU to Ban Heirloom Seeds!  Are We Next? More information can be found on our blog page 2014 Planting Guide  AND GROWING TIPS  NEW SEED VARIETIES COSMOS, Sensation Mix A sensational mix of white, rose, pink, and crimson flowers. The evenly placed petals of this flower lead to the name Cosmos, the Greek word for 'harmony' and 'ordered universe.' Easy to grow and makes an excellent cut flower. Thin to 1 - 2' apart when plants reach 2 tall. "DEER PROOF" GARDEN Wildflower Mix Enjoy some striking color in areas frequented by deer.  Contains: Arroyo Lupine, Perennial Lupine, Yellow Lupine, Mexican Lupine, Zinnia, Blanketflower, Lance-leaved Coreopsis, Blue Pimpernel, California Poppy, Scarlet Sage, Gloriosa Daisy, Blue Sage, Shirley Poppy, Sweet Alyssum, White Yarrow, Plains Coreopsis, Foxglove 2 NEW varieties of MILKWEED! Asclepias Incarnata White Asclepias Tuberosa Seed Planting in FEBRUARY If you happen to live in a warmer climate then it's time to plant those SEEDS! Check out our February Seed Planting Guide for the US.  We are currently working on a Zone-Specific planting guide for March.  Stay tuned! More information can be found on our blog page 2014 Planting Guide  AND GROWING TIPS All of the seeds listed are open-pollinated, non-gmo & non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, organically grown, heirloom garden seeds. Most seed orders placed Monday-Thursday are shipped within 24 hours, (except for holidays) $10 order minimum   For more info: Ordering Info & FAQ

Please email us at mary@marysheirloomseeds.com if you have questions.  We usually reply within a few hours. 
Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Happy Planting,

Mary

Mary's Heirloom Seeds

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Our New Homestead

If you follow me on facebook, then you know that we spent 5 days on the road to get to our new place.  

My sister and her family gave us this amazing welcome basket

As healthy as we eat at home, it was a complete SHOCK to our systems eating "road food" for 5 days.  No biggie...We're detoxing in 1 more day.  Why 1 more day?  Our refrigerator arrives tomorrow and I plan on fixing the most amazing KALE SALAD ever!!! 

On the road we drove past HUGE fields of SALAD!  

Red and Green rows!

 

So take a look at our new homestead!

Already a few raised beds in place

Our boy Rocky LOVES the new house!  It's so much bigger!

Lucy LOVES the view in our new home!

 Check out our "backyard."  We have so much more room to grow!

Here's the view from my kitchen window!

TODAY we bought lumber for our new garden beds...details will follow tomorrow.  
Stay tuned!

Tonight I'm prepping SEEDS!  Tutorial will be shared tomorrow!

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