Seed starting doesn’t need to be expensive, but it does require attention to detail and proper timing. If you don’t have the budget to invest in greenhouses, grow lights, and heat mats, former organic farmer Logan Hailey is here to help you start seeds for a reduced cost.
Seed catalogs inspire us gardeners to plot the landscape of our dreams! Before you buy hundreds of seeds, some preemptive work now will help you avoid excess maintenance later in the process. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven things you should do to prepare your garden for new seeds.
Soil blocking is a productive seed-starting method that suits most ornamental and edible annuals and perennials. As the soil becomes both the growing media and the “pot,” healthy roots move easily to the garden at transplanting. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores dynamic varieties for seed blocking this year.
Now is the time for winter sowing - an easy, resourceful, rewarding way to start seeds working with nature. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” strong seedlings emerge, ready for transplanting. With a few essentials and repurposed household supplies, we’ll be on our way to (nearly) effortless seed-starting. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in all that’s needed for this streamlined approach to seeding.
If you want to garden in some of the coldest regions in the U.S., you’ll have to do some serious planning. Gardening in zone 2 is one of the biggest challenges a gardener can have. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you when to start seeds in zone 2.
Did you know that with the right timing and preparation, you can grow a garden in the frigid tundras of zone 1? There are many challenges to consider first, but it is possible to do it successfully. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you when to start seeds in zone 1 climates.
Butterflies love milkweed! Why not plant some to help them thrive this year? Milkweed sprouts gorgeous flowers that pop in ornamental gardens. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to see exactly when and how to sow their seeds for optimal germination and sprouting.
Before you plant your seeds this spring, take a moment to check if they’re still viable. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares how to determine whether you should keep or toss last year’s seeds.
It’s seed-selecting time! From reliable favorites to new varieties, there is plenty to be excited about as we dream up our warm-season selections. Explore delicious new seed varieties to look for in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Soil blocking is an innovative, resourceful way to start seeds, where the soil becomes both the growing media and the vessel for seedlings. Interested in making soil blocks with a DIY blocker? Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring ways to start seeds without a commercial tool.
Winter sowing gives seedlings a jumpstart in a protected outdoor environment and is a rewarding way to seed many of our favorite perennials. Simple containers like milk jugs become mini-greenhouses, protecting the seeds and allowing them to sprout naturally as the weather warms. Explore perennials to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Starting seeds indoors is viable and productive. It gives seedlings a jumpstart on the growing season as we move them outdoors in warmer temperatures. But not all seeds are best for indoor sowing. As we plan our spring gardens, explore which seeds not to start inside this winter with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.