From year to year, it’s hard to determine how long seeds last without testing them. But there are ways to know the viability of your seeds even before you plant them. Follow along with experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, as she covers three ways to test your seeds.
If you’re seed starting for the first time, you may wonder, what are the best grow lights for vegetable seedlings? There are basic tenets to look for when you choose one. Experienced gardener and seed starter, Sarah Jay, covers what to look for to ensure your seedlings are ready to thrive.
It’s time for your January pruning guide! Plants on this list are prime for pruning this month – some with caveats. Late winter is a great time to shape certain trees and shrubs. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers five plants to prune now and offers tips on how to do it.
Winter sowing is a low-effort way to start your seeds early, but germination failures frustrate even experienced gardeners. Gardening expert Madison Moulton identifies the most common reasons winter-sown seeds fail to germinate and explains how to correct these problems for better results.
A DIY seed starting station budget doesn’t have to be expensive! By planning ahead, you can repurpose plenty of items and still grow thriving seedlings. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through how to set up a seed starting station for under $50.
For greatest success, gardeners form a plan for spring, including some of the best perennials. Winter sow these seven perennial plants for years of blooms that form the backbone of an ecologically friendly garden. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses how to do it here.
Winter is a great time to start seeds. Toilet paper rolls make great containers for those who want a sustainable, zero-waste option to do it. There are a few particulars to consider if you want to go this route. Thankfully, experienced gardener Sarah Jay has used this method before.
If you’re new to gardening, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to tools. Thankfully, at Epic Gardening, we’re experts on the matter. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay has an essential guide to the best garden tools for beginners.
Every year, we gather our seeds and starting supplies to start the spring garden. If we’re dealing with old seeds or hard-to-germinate ones, we can use a fun trick to save ourselves some space and money! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through why and how to pre-sprout seeds for more success in spring.
When should you direct-sow native plant seeds? Winter and fall are the best times to do it! Gather your native seeds, and get your substrate ready. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 7 native plants seeds you can sow in the cold.
Starting seeds indoors during winter gives you a head start on the growing season and expands the possibilities of what you can grow. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use grow lights for winter seed starting, from choosing what to plant to transplanting healthy seedlings.
Cleaning and sanitizing your planting pots might not be the most exciting gardening task, but it's one of the most important for preventing disease. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains why pot sanitation matters and shares effective methods to keep your containers clean and your plants healthy.