From Soil to Harvest

How Do Pumpkins Grow: From Two Leaf Stage to the First True Leaf

We are currently deep into our planting season, and as a result of our staggered planting, all of our pumpkins are currently at different stages!

You may notice that when pumpkins start to come through the ground, they have different looking leaf than when they are fully developed. We are here to explain why that happens, what it means, and how to properly nourish your pumpkins (and winter squash) through each stage.

July Hobby Garden Checklist: Cultivate!

The enthusiasm for our vegetable gardens and flowers usually peaks in early spring as we prepare and plant them. However, it tends to wane once the plants are in the ground and we witness their initial blooms. It's during this active expansion of our gardens that a surge of excitement and adrenaline kicks in.

Nonetheless, it's crucial to understand that the key aspect of gardening lies in nurturing and sustaining the plants after they are established in the ground.

How to Transplant Your Starts into Your Veggie Garden!

Fear of starting a garden is a common issue that can deter many people from experiencing the joys and benefits of gardening. Taking each day at a time, and enjoying the experimental aspect of gardening may help relieve some of that stress. If you are committed to learning-your garden will naturally flourish! One of the best way to learn- is to follow checklists that are easy to read!

June Hobby Gardening Check List

In June, Skagit Valley in Washington state is in the midst of its prime growing season. The days are long and sunny, and the mild temperatures and ample rainfall provide ideal conditions for a wide variety of crops. In my personal hobby garden, I focus on a mix of veggies, as well as flowers that feed our pollinators

May Hobby Gardening Check List

May is my favorite month of the year. The Pacific Northwest is beautiful, green and vibrant. In Skagit Valley, we get mild to cool temperatures, with occasional rain- but we get to hit the 60 degree mark! All of these factors contribute to an enchanting Skagit Valley- while things are coming to life!

April Hobby Gardening Checklist

April is flying by- and you know what they say! April Showers bring May Flowers- what do May Flowers bring? Pilgrims! But seriously, the rain we get in Western Washington during the month of April allows our beautiful May flowers to grow, and bring us color, joy, and food for the next months.

Planning: What is my USDA Hardiness Zone and how does it effect my garden?

Don't know what is safe to plant in your region? We have a helpful resource for you- know your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone!

Growing Produce In Skagit Valley, Washington

Bay Baby Produce has been farming in Skagit Valley, Washington for over 30 years, and we would like to share and educate why we love growing in Skagit Valley.

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