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!

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January Seed-Starting Calendar: What to Start Week by Week

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.

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7 Vegetable Seeds to Start in December

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.

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9 Flower Seeds to Start in December

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.

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13 Native Plants You Can Collect Seeds From in November

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.

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15 Low-Maintenance Native Plant Seeds to Sow in October

October is a prime time to sow native seeds. Planting now mimics the natural habits of native plants, and lets the seasons create the perfect conditions for germination. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some seeds you should definitely sow this month for a beautiful garden next year.

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The Best Grass Seed For Your Region: Lawn Pro Recommendations

Wondering what type of grass seed to buy this year? Wonder no more! Here are expert recommendations for the best grasses in each ecoregion. Choose a few new cultivars, or go for a tried-and-true mix that’s dependable. Join lawn pro Jerad Bryant in shopping for the best grass seed mixture for your region.

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Fall Seed Collection and Storage Techniques for Home Gardeners

As our garden tasks begin to mellow in fall, we can turn to the resourceful role of collecting and storing seeds from our most valuable performers. With seeds from the best of the best, we have strong plants tailored to our specific growing conditions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines seeds to collect and store in the fall for seasons of returns.