Do Seeds Need Light To Germinate Or Not?
Warmth and moisture, sure… but do seeds need light to germinate, or is that just a myth? We explore what’s best for seed sowing!
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!
Soak Seeds Before Planting: Is It Necessary?
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.
Winter Sowing Gets Plants Started Quickly
If you’re not familiar with winter sowing, it’s a method of starting seeds nature’s way. We discuss all you’ll need to winter sow seeds!
How To Save Tomato Seeds For Next Year
Have you ever wondered how to save tomato seeds? We provide an in-depth explanation of different methods to use to keep your seed supply up!
Storing Seeds: How to Preserve Seeds for Years
If you’re like me, storing seeds is a necessity. You may have particular flowers that you grow every year like geraniums, or a favorite kind of kale or watermelon that …
How Many Seeds to Plant Per Hole, Pot, or Cell?
I recently got an email from Sally with a familiar question. It’s the same exact question that I had when I was a beginner gardener and wondered how to start …
Essential Seed Starting Equipment and Supplies
If you are a true gardener, buying flowers, fruits, and veggies as starts just isn’t an option for you. You want to start your own garden from scratch, and that …
How To Make Seed Bombs for $0
If you’ve never heard of seed bombs before, you’re in for a treat. They’re a staple of guerilla gardeners around the world, enabling them to sow seeds in areas that they …
Over 100 Places to Buy Heirloom, Organic, and Non-GMO Seeds
It’s difficult to know where your seeds come from…unless you buy them from a seed company that’s devoted to organic and heirloom practices. The seed companies below offer non-GMO, heirloom, …
How to Start Seeds Indoors
New to gardening and wondering how to start seeds? Maybe you’re someone who thinks you just don’t have a green thumb. Maybe you killed the last few plants that you …