🌱Why we stand behind our germination rates 🌱 From April through August, we test the germ rate of every single variety of seed we carry. It’s true! Some seeds; like beans and corn - are tested in actual soil using seedling trays. Others we’ll test using paper towels or some paper made especially for germ testing (pictured in the video). 🌿Herbs are the most finicky and usually take the longest so Jaci starts those early. That big metal ‘wardrobe’ behind her is affectionally known as the Germina

Tips for better germination with soil blocks: covering seeds with sand or vermiculite will help push seeds doing into the soil and hold moisture around the seed, increasing germination. The Mindful Farmer drop seeder can be used to save material and apply it only where needed. #soilblocks soilblocking #seedstarting #germination #marketgarden #homegarden #urbanfarm #vegetablegarden #homestead #homesteading | Mindful Farmer

Understanding Bamboo as a construction material, Growing it, Harvesting, Treatment and Processing bamboo into various products to use for construction 🪚… . Are the topics covered in MODULES 1 - 3 of *The Fundamentals Of Building With Bamboo* 10 week online course. (Bookings close in 3 days! ⏰!) . In those first 3 Modules you’ll be given: . 🌱 A Step By Step Guide For Propogating Bamboo 🌱 A Checklist For Species Identification 🌱 Our Top 15 Bamboo Species To Use In Construction (available acros