Beginner Gardening in New England

Gardening in New England can be a challenge, especially if you are new to it. The winters are a time for the Earth to heal but you can start seeds indoors during the winter so you can get ahead in the spring with your harvest. Below we'll learn some tips for growth, where to buy your starts or seeds, best produce to grow based on your zone ad what to grow strictly indoors. Consulting a Farmer's Almanac or some books on horticulture/agriculture would be very helpful resources for beginners.

Flynn Farm is based right on the cusp of Zone 6A and 6B. We begin transplanting as early as April 1st, however we do begin seeding in early to mid February within our home. Staying Healthy & Steady Growth One of the best growth tips I have received was from my mother and it was to put bath salts (unscented) in the hole prior to transplanting. Somehow, this black magic really did keep my plants healthy even if I missed a water day. Other than this, I swear by Miracle Gro for their excellent soils as well as supplemental plant food. Watering is usually an everyday thing here unless its a rainy day or week. If you have the capacity to install a drip system for your garden, it is highly recommend as it is so much easier especially for larger scale gardens. If you are itching to plant, you can actually begin planting outdoors in March (as long as it isn't randomly snowing here!) because summer harvest plants should be planted between March-April for harvest midsummer, this includes floral garden summer blooms.