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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!

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When to Start Cosmos Seeds: A Regional Guide

When it’s time to start cosmos seeds, start as many as you can! These lovely blooms offer a boost to your veggies, color to the garden, and food for pollinators. The most important part about starting cosmos is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.

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9 Garden Plants to Start From Seed in April

April is prime sowing time for many garden plants, both indoors and out. You have plenty to choose from if you want to start growing this month. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists a few garden plants you can sow now.

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How to Grow Black-Eyed Susans From Seed

Black-eyed Susans are beautiful native flowers that fit seamlessly into any garden style. They are also easy to grow from seed. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares how to give them the best start.

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7 Best Flowering Vines You Can Grow From Seed

Growing flowering vines is like adding ‘wallpaper’ to your garden, completely enclosing the space in blooms. Many offer wonderful scents too, engaging all the senses. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists the best flowering vines to grow from seed.

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9 Tomato Seeds to Start in March

Getting a head start on your tomatoes is a great way to extend the season. If you’re in a colder climate, start indoors in March, or sow outside in warmer areas. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists nine delicious tomatoes to try.

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7 Wildflower Seeds You Can Sow in March

If you want to plant wildflower seeds, March is a great time! It’s not too late to plant wild annuals to enjoy in summer and sometimes into fall. If you’re wondering what to plant, we’ve got you covered. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay discusses seven wildflowers you can plant this month.

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9 Vegetable Seeds to Plant Outside in March

March is one of the best months in the vegetable garden, with plenty of cool-season crops ready to be sown directly outdoors. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares the vegetables to plant from seed this month for an early and productive harvest.

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When to Start Zinnia Seeds: A Regional Guide

When it’s time to start zinnia seeds, start as many as you can! These lovely blooms offer a boost to your veggies, color to the garden, and food for pollinators. The most important part about starting zinnias is getting the timing right, and experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides some tips on this very subject.

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March Seed-Starting: What to Grow Indoors and Out

March seed starting is a fun pre-spring activity that gets your garden going before the season really kicks in. There are some seeds to sow directly in the garden, and some that should be started indoors. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses what to sow now.