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Sprouts Facts Sprouts result from the germinating seed putting out a root to take in water and soil nutrients. A single, simple leaf pair with which it can photosynthesize energy from the sun. As this process unfolds, the food within each seed is transformed into states our bodies can digest. All sprouts are chock full of vitamins and minerals, and they are an excellent source of protein and dietary fibre. ... The body can digest all of the nutrients that sprouts offer without doing much work. Unlike a mature kale leaf with its thick cell walls, kale sprouts are each the whole plant. They come in a wide array of flavours and sizes, from the tiny clover sprouts to the substantial and crunchy pea sprouts. And if that doesn’t convince you, they can also be grown in combinations. #westcoastseeds #sprouts #wcssprouts #plantfacts #indoorgardening #sprouting

Rosemary and thyme are great herbs to start growing inside. When the weather is warmer, come spring, you can transplant them into your outdoor garden. #westcoastseeds #herbs #herbgarden #indoorgardens #rosemary #thyme

Get cozy with this Vegan, One-Pot French Onion Soup recipe from the @minimalistbaker. We areout right now to get all the ingredients. Here is the link to the recipe https://minimalistbaker.com/1-pot-french-onion-soup-vegan/... Photo Credit: Minimalist Baker #westcoastseeds #recipes #veganrecipes #frenchonionsoup #wintervibes #minimalistbaker #homecooking

We are so excited about the 2021 Gardening Guide. Have you received yours yet? What are you looking forward to planting this year? We would love to see your photos. Tag us @westcoastseeds or #westcoastseeds ... #2021gardeningguide #2021gardening #gardens

How to Grow Sprouts from Seed Homegrown sprouts are easy to grow and fast to sprout. You can grow them in a mason jar, in a kitchen sieve, or one of several specialized sprouters like the Biostar sprouter. Follow along with this handy How to Grow Sprouts from Seed Guide and grow delicious, nutritious sprouts for your salads every day! We Recommend:... All sprouts are good for you. If you’re starting out, you may want to try the very mild Alfalfa (SS102) or Mung Beans (SS705). For a more robust flavour, try the super-food Broccoli Sprouts (SS132) or spicy Red Radish Sprouts (SS202). For Urban Gardeners: Sprouting is the easiest way to grow food at home. We have been selling the Biosta Sprouter (ZHG177B) for 30 years, and it has proven to be the best sprouter on the market. It can produce as many sprouts as the typical household can consume, and it is 100% safe and easy to use. To learn more click here. https://www.westcoastseeds.com/bl/how-to-grow/grow-sprouts #westcoastseeds #sprouting #sprouts

Regional Planting Charts It takes a lot of work to perfect the planting charts included here. To create these charts, we look at clusters of the most common average frost dates for a given area and estimate how many weeks make sense to plant seeds before or after the last frost. It's a bit tricky, and it's all about averages. *First frost: The first time frost occurs in the autumn in an average year.... *Last frost: The previous time frost occurs in winter or spring in an average year. First and last frost dates are recorded by government-run weather stations all over North America, and the average is based on a fifty-year history for each region. These dates vary widely by region, which makes the regional charts helpful we hope. They are intended to offer general guidance for garden planning, but they do not account for exceptional weather year over year. They also don't account for our changing climate. Hardiness zones also have to do with cold weather but are quite a separate concept. Hardiness zones are established by measuring how cold and extreme the average winter gets in a given area and whether specific perennial plants might survive to overwinter there. We might say that Echinacea is hardy to Zone 3, but that only reveals that Echinacea is likely to persist overwinter in Zones 3 and up. Zone 2 is likely too cold for Echinacea to make it through the winter. Knowing one's hardiness zone is handy when selecting perennial plants for the garden, but it doesn't reveal much more than that. We don't provide hardiness numbers for annual plants, as they are not expected to survive winter in any climate. Click here to find your regional chart. https://www.westcoastseeds.com/pag/regional-planting-charts Also, don't forget to download the West Coast Seeds Crop Planning Tool to plan spacing and timing. #westcoastseeds #gardenplanning #gardenprep #regionalplanningcharts

Fresh flowers are a simple way to brighten up a room. Here is some inspiration to make your own floral arrangements. The best part is the seasonality of flowers. Time to get creative. In this arrangement, we have Cupcake Zinnias, set off against the flare of Jade Princess millet. The ornamental Twister grass (Juncus 'Spiralis') juts out at the top right. The waxy, blue-green leaves of Eucalyptus tie in the base of the arrangement. At the top are some oats that we normally sell as a cover crop.

We are now welcoming applications for our 2021 fundraising season! Fundraising is an excellent way for schools and community organizations to promote positive environmental change through sustainable gardening. Your group earns 40% of every packet of our best-selling varieties of flower, vegetable, and herb seeds that it sells. All fundraising seeds are suitable for organic growing, untreated, with germination rates exceeding Canada No. 1 standards.... Visit http://fundraising.westcoastseeds.com/ to apply. Consider starting your campaign early, as many gardeners have already started planning for spring

Have you heard of the SunBlaster T5HO Growlight Garden? It's the perfect kit for indoor salad or microgreen production! The compact size and shape of this unit are ideal for table or kitchen counter-top use. The base is a sturdy aluminum tray that acts as a reservoir for water. In this tray sits a stand covered by a sheet of absorbent cloth that draws water up and into the bottoms of the planted seed trays by capillary action. Two 6400 Kelvin T5 fluorescent tubes and a curved... reflective hood flood the growing area in full-spectrum light, while using 20% less electricity. The hood's height is fully adjustable. Once seedlings sprout, lower the hood to about 10cm (4") from the tops of the plants, and they will grow bushy, strong, and compact. The SunBlaster T5HO Growlight Garden is also ideal for starting seedlings. It includes four reusable segmented trays for planting, the reservoir stand, a multi-layered wicking sheet for optional "self-watering," and full instructions. All plastic components are 100% recycled. Unit measures 62x40x43cm (24 1/4x15 3/4x17"). Learn more here https://bit.ly/3fj5zWt

Thank you for all your support this week! Over 5,000 packages have already shipped out, meaning you've helped us raise over $25,000 for @FoodBanksCanada. We're currently in the process of packing 10,000 new Dr. Bonnie Henry Pollinator Blend seed packages and are accepting preorders online. We anticipate shipping new orders within about two weeks. Thanks for your patience and your continued support for Food Banks Canada.

Recipe Time! This traditional Spanish recipe is made from inexpensive, readily available ingredients. For authenticity, try to find Spanish sweet paprika as well as Spanish smoked paprika. In this Sopa de Ajo Garlic Soup recipe, other kinds of paprika can be substituted, but the recipe is meant to be heavily seasoned. And of course, don't forget the garlic! https://bit.ly/32Wu7zC

Planting seeds and watching them grow is a joy for gardeners. In these stressful times, many look forward to spring gardening as a way to relax and promote positive personal well-being. Plan your spring garden with a splash of colour in honour of Dr. Bonnie Henry and her vibrant style. This Cosmos flower pollinator blend includes a mix of bright white, pink, and yellow flowers. 100% of sales go to Food Banks Canada supporting families in need. Click the link to learn more h...ttps://bit.ly/2UDklhu #westcoastseeds #DrBonnieHenry #foodbankscanada