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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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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.

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7 Hardest Vegetables to Grow from Seed

While they’re delicious, it’s not always worth growing the hardest vegetables. Seed easier veggies you want to enjoy instead, and grow the hard ones from cuttings, plugs, or tubers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay examines why these seven vegetables are so challenging to grow and how to harvest them without starting from seed.

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7 Pretty Bouquet Filler Plants You Can Start From Seed

When you’re seed shopping for your cut flower garden, don’t forget bouquet filler seed. Many lovely foliage and flowering plants fill in the arrangement gracefully and easily. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven pretty plants you can use to fill in your arrangements.

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How to Use a Fan for Stronger Seedlings

Seedlings grown indoors often develop weak, floppy stems that struggle when transplanted outside. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how a simple fan creates stronger, more resilient seedlings that handle the transition to the garden.

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Do Not Start These 9 Seeds Indoors

Some seeds are better sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors in trays. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which common vegetables don't transplant well and why direct sowing gives you better results.

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9 Seeds That Need Bottom Heat to Germinate

Some seeds germinate reliably at room temperature, but others need warmer soil to sprout within a reasonable timeframe. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine common seeds that benefit from bottom heat and explains when it's worth the investment.

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Seed-Starting in Cold Climates: Tips for Zones 2-4

When it comes to seed starting, zones 2-4 may seem like a hard spot to do it. However, they are actually prime areas for seed starting if you know what to do! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks growers in these zones through a few tips to start seeds with ease.

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How to Use Humidity Domes to Speed Up Seed Germination

If you’ve ever used them, you know that with humidity domes, germination improves. Choose the right dome, and you have seeds in optimal conditions for sprouting. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses why domes are so effective and which ones to use.

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How and Why to Pre-Sprout Seeds Before Growing

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.