Q: It is still so cold out! Can I plant my seeds?
A: Yes, you can go ahead and plant your seeds. First of all, if you are keeping them indoors for now, you don't need to worry about the outdoor temperatures. By the time your plant is ready to move outside, temperatures should be more seasonably warm. Second, the home garden kits contained seeds for plants that are fairly cold hardy, like peas and chard. These will do fine outside even if we have cold nighttime temperatures.
Q: My bean/pea plants are getting tall. Do they need support?
A: Yes! You have many options. You can find some long, sturdy sticks and place them in the ground a few inches away from the stem, then lean the stem towards the stick or use a twist-tie or strip of cloth to loosely attach the stem to the stick. This is called training, and will help your plant find and use the support. Depending on where you have your plants and how they're spaced you can try other types of trellising, too. Check here for some DIY trellis ideas.
Q: I moved my healthy seedling outdoors and by the next day it was droopy. It had plenty of sun and I watered it, too. What's going on?
A: We've all been there! It sounds like your seedling is probably suffering from the shock of moving outside and being exposed to sun and wind. Did you harden off the plants (gently get them used to the outdoors) before moving them into the bed? If not, give them water each day, and find a way to provide them with lots of shade. You could use a lightweight container, fabric, or something similar to block the sun, just allowing a bit to get through each day, for about a week until they’re acclimated. You could also move them back into their original pot and try to let them recuperate in a shady, sheltered outdoor area for a little while before moving them back to the sunny bed. Check this site for details on how to harden off your plants in the future.