Seeds Grown in Kansas USA – Help A Non-profit +10 Plus seeds. Hand Packaged with Care by our Participants Program – Students 18-21 on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The program prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, such as living independently, obtaining a job, navigating the community, and accessing local resources. 100% of the sales support this program. I do not use chemicals on my plants, only clean water, and air. So they are 100% natural. All seeds are heirlooms and have no GMO. I’m donating the sale to the non-profit group The Gifted Learning Project. Let me know if you have any questions. Each year I pick the seeds from the best and save them for next year. Extra seeds I donate for sale here to help the non-profit group The Gifted Learning Project, which helps people overcome their disabilities with their gifts. Each year I have extra, I only need a hand full, so I donate them to the non-profit for this sale. One to help the non-profit, and two to help others start gardens with great-tasting home-grown fruit. A win/win. Thank you for looking! – Email me If you have any questions. Family, eBay buyers, and friends have good luck with my seeds. All heirloom seeds with non-GMO. Free shipping. Seeds Grown in Kansas. Supported by SARE ORG – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Project and The Gifted Learning Project. The 18-21 transition program is designed for young adults who have completed high school requirements for graduation but need additional help to prepare for adult life. The community-based program provides a curriculum tailored to these moderately to severely disabled. It seeks to engage the participants with meaningful, hands-on activities consistent with their ability level. Individuals will develop skills in the areas of career and life management. Components of the program include community-based life skill instruction, work settings, and social skill instruction. HOW TO PLANT Old German Dill SeedsOld German Dill (Anethum graveolens var. germamicum) is a popular herb that is easy to grow and produces flavorful foliage and seeds used in various culinary dishes. Here are the basic steps for planting Old German Dill seeds:Choose a site: Old German Dill prefers full sun and well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0. Dill can also tolerate partial shade and doesn’t require rich soil.Prepare the soil: Work the soil to a depth of at least 6 inches to loosen it and remove any large debris. You can amend your soil with well-rotted manure or compost if your soil is poor.Sow the seeds: Sow the seeds directly into the soil about 1/8 inch deep and about 1/2-1 inch apart. You can also start the seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost in your area and transplant them to your garden when the soil has warmed up.Water the area: After planting the seeds, water the area thoroughly to help settle the soil and ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Be sure to keep the soil consistently moist until the seedlings are established.Thin seedlings: Once they are up, thin them to the final spacing of about 3-5 inches apart, depending on the variety you are growing. This will give them enough room to grow and spread out.Wait for germination: it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks for the Old German Dill seeds to germinate. Be patient and keep an eye on the area, watering as needed to keep the soil moist.Care for seedlings: Once the seedlings are established, continue to keep the soil evenly moist and provide a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if needed. Keep an eye out for pests and diseases and take appropriate action if necessary.Harvest and save the seeds: Once the plants have developed their seed heads, wait for them to dry and become brownish, you can harvest the seed heads and dry them further by laying them out in a dry area. Once dry, you can shake them and collect the seeds. It is rich in flavonoids, which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Dill also improves heart health for other reasons. Research on animals shows that dill can also reduce LDL-cholesterol levels.
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BEET Seeds *Big Large Heads 30+ SEEDS *FREE SHIPPING Help A Non-profit
Seeds Grown in Kansas USA – Help A Non-profit +30 Plus seedsOld World BEETs Seeds *Big Large Heads – Great bushy tops – great for adding the tops for salads or big beats bottoms for healthy living. Hand Packaged with Care by our Participants Program – Students 18-21 on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The program prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, such as living independently, obtaining a job, navigating the community, and accessing local resources. 100% of the sales support this program. Beets are rich in folate (vitamin B9), which helps cells grow and function. They’re low in calories yet high in valuable vitamins and minerals. In fact, they contain a bit of almost all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FoodData Central ). I do not use chemicals on my plants, only clean water, organic food, and air. So they are 100% natural. All seeds are heirlooms and have no GMO. I’m donating the sale to the non-profit group The Gifted Learning Project. Let me know if you have any questions. Each year I pick the seeds from the best and save them for next year. Extra seeds I donate to help the non-profit group The Gifted Learning Project, which helps people overcome their disabilities with their gifts. Each year I have extra, I only need a hand full, so I donate them to the non-profit for this sale. Thank you for looking! – Email me If you have any questions… Family, eBay buyers, and friends have good luck with my seeds. Seeds Grown in Kansas. Supported by SARE ORG – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Project and The Gifted Learning Project. The 18-21 transition program is designed for young adults who have completed high school requirements for graduation but need additional help to prepare for adult life. The community-based program provides a curriculum tailored to these moderately to severely disabled. It seeks to engage the participants with meaningful, hands-on activities consistent with their ability level. Individuals will develop skills in the areas of career and life management. Components of the program include community-based life skill instruction, work settings, and social skill instruction. HOW TO PLANT Beet SeedsHere are the steps for planting beet seeds:Choose a location with well-drained soil that gets full sun or partial shade. Beet seeds can be planted in the spring or fall, but the soil should be at least 40-50°F (4-10°C) at planting time.Use a hoe or trowel to prepare the soil by removing any rocks, debris, and weeds. Beets prefer loose and rich soil, so you may need to amend the soil with compost or other organic matter.Make shallow furrows (0.5-1 inch deep) in the soil, about 2 inches apart.Sow the beet seeds in the furrows, spacing them about 2-3 inches apart. If you are planting multiple rows, space them about 12-18 inches apart.Gently cover the seeds with soil and press them down lightly. Water the soil well immediately after planting, but be careful not to wash the seeds away.Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Beet seeds will germinate in 5-10 days.Once the seedlings have emerged and are about 2 inches tall, thin them out so that they are about 3-4 inches apart, beetroots need room to grow, so be sure to leave enough space between the seedlings.Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to keep the seedlings from drying out. Watering in the morning is the best time, so the leaves can dry off before evening.Beets can tolerate some frost, but they should be harvested before the first hard freeze in the fall.Note: Beet greens are also edible and nutritious, so you can also choose to use the thinnings in your salads or cook them.Also, keep in mind that beets are related to swiss chard, spinach, and other leafy greens, so some pests or diseases that affect these plants may also affect beets. Keep an eye out for common problems and take appropriate measures to prevent them from taking hold. Eating beets is a great way to get in some important vitamins and minerals. Beets are rich in potassium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin C, all of which are important for overall health. Beets are also a good source of dietary fiber, which can help keep you regular and improve digestive health. Eating beets can also help support heart health,
Wildflower Seed Mix – Pollinator Friendly Packet +Apx 100 Seeds FALL or Spring
Share Your Love For Hummingbirds, Bees & ButterfliesFALL/Spring Plant Wildflower Seed Mix is 14 different Kinds of Flowers! (see list below) +Helps Nonprofit – All plants are native to the midwestern USA. Blue, Purple, Yellow, Red, White*Fall or early spring planting *Free Shipping*Apx 100 seeds – a mix of all seeds below Hand Packaged with Care by our Participants Program – Students who are 18-21 years old on an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The program prepares students for post-secondary opportunities, such as living independently, obtaining a job, navigating the community, and accessing local resources. 100% of the sales support this program. The Midwest Wildflower Seed Mix is comprised of 14 different wildflower species, all perfect for planting in the Heartland of the USA, designed to provide nonstop season-long color.What flowers are in the mixCornflower blue is a shade of medium-to-light blue containing relatively little green. This hue was one of the favorites of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer.Purple Coneflower – Echinacea purpurea The ever-popular Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, blooms profusely for up to two months in mid to late summer and sometimes re-blooms in the fall. Perfect for both small gardens and large prairie meadows, the showy flowers are a favorite nectar source for butterflies, bees, and numerous pollinators. Showy partridge pea This plant provides food for birds. The seed is one of the major food items of northern bobwhite and quail because it remains in sound condition throughout the winter and early spring. Plains Coreopsis This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental and is escaping. It is sometimes known in the horticultural trade as “calliopsis.” Use Food: Flowers boiled in water makes a red liquid used as a beverage.Lemon mint, or Monarda citriodora, is an annual plant that is native to both the midwestern and southern areas of the United States.Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis Dwarf Red Plains Coreopsis seeds are one of the most accessible flower seeds to germinate, and the establishedSpiked gayfeather is Valued for its showy fluffy vertical flower spikes contrasting with lush, finely textured, grassy foliage.Prairie Aster has Also known as “Tahoka Daisy,” this spectacular American wildflower.Purple prairie clover Tiny rose-purple flowers in cylindrical, head-like masses at ends of upright wiry stems.Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta, commonly called black-eyed Susan, is a North American flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to Eastern and Central North America.Upright prairie coneflower has yellow petals hanging from an elongated cone head. You can find this perennial throughout the Great Plains, Midwest, and eastern U.S.Mexican Red Hat These flowers resemble broad-brimmed, high-centered hats worn during Mexican fiestas, with yellow and reddish-brown petals forming the brim.Blanket flowers Gaillardia, also known as blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow, short-lived perennial with richly colored, daisy-like flowers.Shasta daisy Like clockwork, these daisies return every spring or early summer and bloom until early fall.Extra seeds I donate for sale here to help the non-profit group The Gifted Learning Project, which helps people overcome their disabilities with their gifts. Thank you for looking! – Email me If you have any questions. Family, eBay buyers, and friends have good luck with my seeds. The photo is of actual flowers from seeds. All are grown organically, but I want to save the money to have them certified organic. Share your love for the butterflies and bees by handing out these pollinator-favorite seed favors featuring nectar-rich wildflower varieties. Supported by SARE ORG – Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Project and The Gifted Learning Project. The 18-21 transition program is designed for young adults who have completed high school requirements for graduation but need additional help to prepare for adult life. The community-based program provides a curriculum tailored to these moderately to severely disabled. It seeks to engage the participants with meaningful, hands-on activities consistent with their ability level. Individuals will develop skills in the areas of career and life management. Components of the program include community-based life skill instruction, work settings, and social skill instruction. HOW TO PLANT Planting wildflowers in the fall can significantly add color and diversity to your garden or landscape. Here are the basic steps for planting wildflower seeds in the fall:Choose a site: Wildflowers prefer well-drained soil and full sun, but many species can tolerate some shade. Avoid low-lying areas that are prone to flooding or standing water.(Spring only)Prepare the soil: If the soil is heavy clay or has a lot of rocks and debris, you may need to till it to a depth of about 6 inches to create a loose, fertile seedbed. Otherwise, rake the area to remove any large debris and break up clumps of soil.(Fall) Dust in a location with light fall leave. The tall plants will provide seed for the next generation, and the fallen leaves will protect the soil and new seedlings from harsh winter weather.Sow the seeds: Once the soil is prepared, it’s time to sow the seeds. You can do this by broadcasting the seeds over the area by hand or using a seed spreader.Cover the seeds: Once you’ve sown them, you’ll need to cover them with a light layer of soil or other material to protect them from birds and other animals. A thin layer of straw or leaf mulch can work well for this purpose.Water the area: After planting and covering the seeds, water the area thoroughly to help settle the soil and ensure good seed-to-soil contact. Be sure to keep the soil consistently moist until the seedlings are established.Wait for germination: Depending on the species, it can take a few days to several weeks for the wildflower seeds to germinate. Be patient and keep an eye on the area, watering as needed to keep the soil moist.Once your wildflowers are established, be sure to leave them alone. Resist the urge to tidy up your wildflower bed! The tall plants will provide seed for the next generation, and the fallen leaves will protect the soil and new seedlings from harsh winter weather. Planting wildflowers can have several benefits to human health and well-being. Wildflowers can help reduce air pollution, improve water quality, and attract beneficial insects such as bees, butterflies and other pollinators. These pollinators help provide food for humans and other animals. Wildflowers also add beauty and color to the landscape, reducing stress and providing a more enjoyable outdoor experience. Finally, wildflowers can also increase biodiversity, which is beneficial to ecosystems.