Seeds

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!

Close-up of young tomato plants with lobed, serrated green leaves on vertical, thin stems covered with fine hairs, near a bright window, showing tomato germination

Seeds

Tomato Germination: How It Works

Do you know how tomato germination works? If not, we're about to explain what you need to start tomato seeds successfully! Whether you're starting indoors or out, you'll find everything you need to get started and grow tomatoes successfully.

A shot of a process on how to soak seeds before planting

Seeds

Should You Soak Seeds Before Planting?

If you're new to seed sowing, you may wonder whether you should you soak seeds before planting. We discuss why this is done, whether it should be done, and if there's other methods that will work.

How to make seed bombs.

Seeds

How To Make Seed Bombs: 3 Different Methods

Learning how to make seed bombs is a great way to practice urban gardening if you see any barren spots of land in your city that need plants! Epic Gardening Founder Kevin Espiritu explains three methods for making seed bombs and how to spread them in your home or neighborhood.

A close-up of a paper seedling tray containing dark soil and small seeds, prepared to start seeds indoors

Seeds

How to Start Seeds Indoors: Essential Supplies

Epic Gardening Founder Kevin Espiritu breaks down the supplies you need to start seeds indoors, covering trays, growing media, humidity domes, and heat mats — plus how to choose seeds that match your climate and what you'll enjoy eating.