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Starting seeds is a cost-effective way to get a jump start on the garden, but can be tricky. Learn how to successfully kickstart your garden!

A gardener transplants a kohlrabi seedling, started for transplanting in March, into loose, dark brown soil in a sunny garden.

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17 Seeds You Should Start Now for March Transplanting

March is chilly, wet, and stormy in many temperate regions of the U.S. Though some areas have mild winters without frost, most experience latent spring freezes until well into April. These 17 plants are cold-hardy and transplant well, making them perfect for seed starting in March.

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How Seed Soaking Affects Seed Germination

It's just about springtime, and we are starting our seeds for the spring garden. Some benefit from special treatment, like pre-soaking them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores how this affects your seeds and how to do it.

The eggplant features thick, green stems, broad dark leaves, and oblong, shiny purple fruits nestled among the foliage—one of the survival crop seeds for your garden.

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11 Survival Garden Crops to Grow from Seed in February

What is a survival garden crop? These veggies and herbs offer superb nutritional value, easy cultivation, and unlimited harvests. They’re perfect for gardeners who want to substitute grocery store trips for homegrown produce. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant as we delve into the 11 survival crops to sow in February.

A pile of ripe Solanum lycopersicum ‘Italian Roma’ tomatoes with smooth, bright red skin and green stems still attached.

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15 Seeds to Plant in February

February is a good time in many places to get started with your spring seed starting. With final frost dates on the horizon, it's prime time to prep your plants for the spring vegetable garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for seeds you can start this February.

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7 Tips for Faster Seed Germination

Ready to get your seeds started for spring planting? We have some great tips that will get them started faster and stronger than ever! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to talk about ways you can get your garden started in a hurry.

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13 Seeds You Should Wait to Start Until Late Spring

Are you looking for seeds to start in late spring? From summer harvests to avoiding frosts, there are several reasons why late spring is perfect for planting. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers the seeds you should wait to start until late spring.

Close-up of cup-shaped flowers with double, overlapping yellow petals edged in pink, blooming on sturdy green stems, surrounded by leathery, dark green, deeply lobed leaves, showing the beauty that comes when you grow hellebores from seed.

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How to Grow Hellebore Flowers From Seed

Hellebores often emerge when frost is still abundant in cold gardens! While nursery cultivars are diverse, growing hellebores from seed offers a challenging reward—you’ll find new, unique hybrids! Join longtime hellebore gardener Jerad Bryant in learning to grow these lovely flowers from seed.

A gardener's gloved hand uses tweezers to inspect germinated seeds on a damp paper towel inside a clear container placed on a wooden table.

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How to Germinate Seeds on Paper Towels in 7 Steps

Why wait weeks for sprouts to appear when you can watch them grow? The paper towel seed-starting method is easy for beginner and advanced gardeners alike. Learn how to reuse common household items to sprout all sorts of seedlings, from lettuce to chili peppers.

Growing eggplants from seeds in a large seed starting tray with thin stems and rounded green leaves that are slightly wavy at the edges.

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When and How to Grow Eggplants From Seed

Much like their tomato and pepper relatives, eggplants are quick and easy to grow from seed. Former organic farmer Logan Hailey has everything you need to know about sowing and cultivating these tasty nightshade crops.

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​​9 Seed Cold Stratification Mistakes: What NOT To Do

Several native annuals and perennials need to be sown directly into the soil in fall and winter. This process is called cold stratification, and it requires timing and preparation. In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you common seed cold stratification mistakes and how to avoid them.