11 Benefits of Starting Seeds Early
Do you want to reap the benefits of your growing season and get a head start on your garden? In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the benefits of starting seeds early.
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Do you want to reap the benefits of your growing season and get a head start on your garden? In this article, gardening expert Matt Dursum shows you the benefits of starting seeds early.
Are you preparing for your ultimate garden this year? It all starts with picking the right containers for the job. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum shows you the best containers to use for seed-starting.
In moderate climates, late January is prime for starting select herbs from seed indoors, and cold climate growers benefit from winter sowing. Seed starting gives seedlings a headstart on healthy roots and leafy growth for a harvest that begins in spring. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores herbs to start this month relative to your climate’s frost date and garden plans.
It may seem like the middle of the winter, but many slow-growing crops benefit from a headstart indoors to prepare for spring. Join former organic farmer and garden expert Logan Hailey to explore 11 hardy vegetables to sow indoors this month.
Winter sowing typically involves mini-greenhouses made of milk jugs, but did you know you can sow seeds directly in the ground during winter? Winter sow the lazy way and you’ll avoid having to source pots, potting soil, and grow lights. Learn how to plant seeds during the cool months alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
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.
Beat the cold with winter sowing! This method takes advantage of natural outdoor temperatures and common household items, making it perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares 11 mistakes you’ll want to avoid while sowing seeds in the winter.
It’s exciting to spend a little time this winter dreaming up the warm-season garden. Planning now saves time and effort during the main growing season, and it sets up the foundation for healthy, productive plants. Garden expert Katherine Rowe offers tips for planning a rewarding spring garden with the season in sight.
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.
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.
Winter sowing is an easy and rewarding way to start seeds for strong seedlings come spring. From native perennials to cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables to cool-season annuals, winter sowing in January gives plants a headstart. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout as they would in nature. Explore seeds to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Are you itching to get those seeds planted for an early spring start? Winter sowing is a great way to make sure you maximize the growing season for the best and longest harvest. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss goes over the right time to do your winter sowing according to your climate.