Coupon Deals from Burpee (thru 3/16)

Burpee coupon deals that start today and expire on March 16, 2015

$10 off $50 (except gift cards) at Burpee.com! - Use Code AFFB3ATN - Offer Ends 3/16/15

15% off all orders (except gift cards) at Burpee.com! - Use code AFFB3AFN - Offer ends 3/16/15

Free Shipping on $25+ (excluding heayweight items) at Burpee.com! - Use Code AFFB3AFS - Expires 3/16/15

American Meadows' sale on Zinnias (thru 2/25)

HURRY, HURRY, HURRY! One day sale at American Meadows. If you love Zinnias, hop on board this train and save 24% on them for a very limited time! Did I mention the need to HURRY? Deal expires February 25, 2015 ... that's tomorrow!

Save 24% on All Zinnia Seeds – expires 2/25/2015

American Meadows' sale on Legumes (thru 3/3)

Hope you know what legumes are! If you do and you like them, snatch up some seeds to grow them in the comfort of your own home while they're 15% off at American Meadows. Sale expires March 3, 2015.

Save 15% on all Legumes – expires 3/3/2015

Planting vegetables by the moon in March

Are you a faithful gardener that plants by the moon or have you ever been curious about it and wanted to try it? Planting by the moon is a longtime Old Farmer's Almanac tradition. According to this practice, cycles of the Moon affect plant growth. Here's a list of dates (according to Almanac's website) that occur in March for planting by the moon's phases.

These are for Region 1 (which the Houston area falls into along with much of Zone 9) 

Rolling over from February 18 - March 5, 2015
... Barley (A)
... Broccoli (early planting) (A)
... Brussels Sprouts (A)
... Cabbage (A)
... Cauliflower (early planting) (A)
... Collards (early planting) (A)
... Endive (early planting) (A)
... Kale (early planting) (A)
... Lettuce (A)
... Spinach (early planting) (A)
... Swiss Chard (A)

Rolling over from February 20 - March 5, 2015 ... Parsley (A)

March 1-5, 2015 ... Peppers (A)

March 6-7, 2015 ... Carrots (B)

March 6-19, 2015 ... Leeks (B)

March 20, 2015
... Brussels Sprouts (A)
... Cabbage (A)
... Collards (early planting) (A)
... Endive (early planting) (A)
... Kale (early planting) (A)
... Peppers (A)
... Pumpkins (A)
... Tomatoes (A)

March 20-31, 2015 ... Corn, Sweet (early planting) (A)

March 20 - April 4, 2015
... Beans (early planting) (A)
... Cucumbers (A)
... Eggplants (A)
... Muskmelons (A)
... Squashes (A)
... Watermelons (A)  

Crops that grow below the ground (B) are supposed to be planted during the dark, or waning, of the Moon: from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again.

Crops that are aboveground (A) are supposed to be planted during the light, or waxing, of the Moon: from the day the Moon is new to the day it is full.

Gather your supplies, order your seeds if you don't already have some on hand (barley, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, endive, kale, lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, parsley, peppers, carrots, leeks, pumpkins, tomatoes, sweet corn, beans, cucumbers, eggplants, muskmelons, squashes, and watermelons) and get ready to plant!

Coupon Deal from Burpee (thru 4/5)

Burpee coupon deal that starts today and expires on April 5, 2015

10% off Site wide excluding gift cards at Burpee.com! - Use code AFFBC5DD - Offer ends 4/5/15

Coupon Deals from Burpee (thru 2/28)

Burpee coupon deals that start today and expire on February 28, 2015

15% off all seed starting supplies at Burpee.com! - Use code AFFBB5SS - Offer ends 2/28/15

Free Shipping on $65+ at Burpee.com! - Use Code AFFBB565 - Expires 2/28/15

American Meadows' sale on Wildflowers (thru 3/9)

Wildflowers! Wildflowers! Wildflowers! Save 25% off wildflower seed mixes and have your yard looking absolutely picture perfect when these beautiful flowers are in full bloom! Sale expires on March 9, 2015.

Save 25% on All Regional Wildflower Seed Mixes- expires 3/9/15

American Meadows' sale on Bulbs and Perennials (thru 3/2)

Brace yourselves for 35% off beautiful bulbs and perennials from American Meadows. Spring Planted bulbs and perennials. That's right, spring is not that far off! Go on, close your eyes and imagine springtime with warmer weather, buds and blooms coming from the trees, birds chirping and think about your beautiful yard full of these flowers! Offer expires on March 2, 2015.

Save 35% on Spring-Planted Bulbs – expires 3/2/2015

Save 35% on Spring-Planted Perennials – expires 3/2/2015

Free Shipping on Promotional Seed Packets from American Meadows (thru 4/3)

FREE SHIPPING on Promotional Seed Packets. Browse the link below to see which ones qualify. Expires April 3, 2015.

Free Shipping on Promotional Seed Packets

February's Full Moon

ATTENTION Houston area folks:

This evening will be a full moon, so don't forget to go outside to admire it's beauty!

5:10 PM