A while back, I created a series of springtime how-to illustrations for the Rodale Press Organic Life magazine. I thought it a good time to share these. It’s almost time to start thinking about getting back outside to the garden!
Springtime How-To Illustrations
Springtime How-To Illustrations Growing Plants from Seed
These images show, in several steps, how to start growing plants from seed. Something I have done, by the way!
This is a fairly long-term process, requiring daily care, but it pays off big-time economically, besides giving the gardener a ‘jump’ on the season. Here are the step-by-step details:
Gardening equipment; heating pad, trays, cover.
Mixing the soil.
Filling the tray with soil
Using a pencil to create spaces for the seed.
Planting the seed.
Spraying the seedbed to keep things moist
Tagging the plantings for identification
Providing the light source
The young sprouts.
Still coming up.
Hardening off by moving the tray outdoors.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these springtime how-to illustrations. Perhaps I have inspired you to get your hands dirty? Give it a try— it’s FUN!
You could even end up with a beautiful Iris like this one for your efforts!
Iris | Floral Illustration