January Gardening Social Media

2-Jan 

Planning New Year goals? How about growing some of your own food? One great way to start is by joining the Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge tomorrow. You'll get free seeds and tips and tricks on how to grow them! #growthis! #happynewyear #newyearsresolution

3-Jan

What are microgreens? They are baby plants or shoots that are harvested and eaten when they're just a few inches tall. Microgreens are full of nutrients and flavor. Do you have any seeds left over from last year? Many will work well for microgreens. #microgreens

6-Jan

Want to learn more about microgreens? Watch our Oregon Harvest for Schools YouTube video! #microgreens

7-Jan

Check out our microgreens seed-packet page to find out where and how to grow your own microgreens. And sign up for Grow This! #growthis! #microgreens

9-Jan

Wondering what types of microgreens to grow? For a mild flavor, try peas, sunflower, broccoli, and chia. For a spicy flavor, try a radish such as daikon, arugula, and mustard greens. #microgreens

12-Jan

Seeds from past growing seasons work great for growing microgreens! Don’t forget to sign up for this year's Grow This! Challenge. #growthis!

14-Jan

Warmer winter days are perfect for getting outside and working on your garden: fix a fence, build a new raised bed, or simply clean out pots and get them ready for spring. #growthis! #gardenprep

18-Jan

Microgreen seeds and seedlings can rot or get moldy if the soil is too wet and cold. The best way to water growing microgreens is with a spray bottle. #microgreens

21-Jan

In a home garden or even a school or community garden, a full seed packet of seeds might be too much for planting at one time or in one season. Check out our NEW Garden Tip Sheet - Divide Up a Seed Packet to learn what you can do with extra seeds.

22-Jan

Check out our Gardening Tip Sheet on microgreens for many growing tips! #microgreens #gardening #learntogarden

25-Jan

Have you ever wondered if your seeds will grow plants? We have a new GardenTip Sheet that includes an activity to test seed viability and germination rate. Check it out!