Pea Shoots 

Delicious, nutritious, and ready to sample in just two weeks! A fast, fun project. Hint: Dwarf gray peas make a good candidate for edible pea sprouts or shoots. Follow this link for instructions.

SUCCESS! Sprouts of pea seeds planted by Cole and Lila Perry. Photo by Jodie Perry.

Milk Jug Greenhouse

​Start hardy annual or perennial seeds outdoors in winter in a recycled milk jug or plastic juice  container.  Follow this link for instructions.

FOR OUTDOOR SEED-STARTING: Poke drainage holes in bottom, cut gallon jugs 2/3 of the way down and leave one surface attached as a hinge. Sow seeds into dampened planting medium, use duct tape to seal until germination. (Leave pouring spout uncapped).

Seed Bombs

Planting is fun and easy when you  start a wildflower corner or a lettuce patch by tossing a "bomb" or two of seed-filled compost into a garden spot.  Follow this link for instructions.

BRIEF HOW-TO: Mix equal parts compost and bentonite clay; add seeds and water; form into ~ 1-1/2-inch balls and let dry.