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.
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.
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.
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.
January is a good time to get started on much of the spring garden, but it’s especially good for seeds that take longer to germinate. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of these slow-to-germinate plants you should start now.
It’s time to prep your January seed starting calendar and get organized ahead of the spring season. No matter where you live and what kind of weather you expect for the beginning of the year, a good plan goes a long way. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay takes you through the month, week by week, to help you figure out what to do.
When should your vegetable seeds start? December is a great time for direct seeding in some instances, and sowing indoors in others. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven seeds you can start in both cases to achieve cool-weather harvests and prepare for spring.
Thinking about when flower seeds start, December isn’t the first month on your mind. But it’s actually a great time to get many flower seeds in the ground, and it’s a perfect time for sowing slow growers indoors. Gardening expert and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 9 seeds you can start this month.
The end of the growing season is here, but it’s not too late to plant seeds! These spring bloomers benefit from an early planting this fall and winter. Get their seeds in the ground before it snows so you can enjoy their blooms next year.
Why buy new seeds every year when you could simply collect them? Whether it’s from your garden or a nearby natural space, if you want to collect native seeds, November is an ideal time to do so. Master naturalist Sarah Jay gives you 13 native seeds to collect in November.