Seeds
Growing gardens normally begin with garden seeds. For this reason, it helps to know more about the different types of seeds, how to start your garden seeds, and caring for seedlings once they’ve germinated. Using the following seed starting info, you can find tips on starting seeds indoors and out, mediums for starting seeds, tips for improving germination and so much more. Before you dive into your gardening projects, check out this informative section to find exactly what you need.
Seeds
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Seed Saving Tips For National Seed Swap Day
Saving seeds is a smart way to ensure your next crop will be delicious. Click here to learn all the basics.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Hot Water Seed Treatment: Should I Treat My Seeds With Hot Water
Many forms of blight, leaf spot, and mildew occur through the planting of contaminated seed. In recent years, many growers have turned to the process of hot water seed treatment as a means of prevention for these crop diseases. Learn more about this here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Atomic Gardening History: Learn About Irradiating Seeds
The concept of atomic gardening may sound as if it belongs in a science fiction novel, but gamma ray gardening is a real part of history. With radiation, and plants produced using it, we have improved varieties of fruits and vegetables available today. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Elaiosome Information – Why Do Seeds Have Elaiosomes
One important role is given to a seed structure known as the elaiosome. This fleshy appendage to a seed is related to and is crucial for improving the odds of germination and successful development into a mature plant. Learn more about this here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is A Seed Head: Identifying Flower Seed Heads
Many times people will hesitate to ask a question like: "What is a seed head?" because they are afraid it will make them look stupid. Truth is, there are no stupid questions. In this article, we will cover how to recognize a seed head on plants.
By Darcy Larum
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What Are Plantable Containers: Gardening With Biodegradable Plant Containers
If you are looking for sustainable gardening practices, you may want to consider using plantable pots for gardening. These containers will allow you to reduce the use of plastic and/or clay materials in your garden. Learn more about them in this article.
By Gardening Know How
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DIY Egg Carton Seed Tray: How To Germinate Seeds In Egg Cartons
Seed starting can take a lot of time and resources. But if you look around your house, you may just find some materials you won’t need to buy to get your plants started – like egg cartons. Learn more about using egg cartons for seed starting in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What Is Reseeding: How To Manage Self-Seeders In Gardens
One of the best bangs for your gardening buck is a reseeding plant. The term refers to plants that set viable seed and grow anew the next season. But how do you manage these plants? Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Seed Starting In Coir: Using Coconut Coir Pellets For Germination
Starting your own plants from seed is a great way to save money when gardening. Yet, dragging bags of starting soil into the house is messy. If you enjoy raising your plants from seed but hate the hassle, you might want to try coir pellets. Click here for more info.
By Laura Miller
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Starting Seeds In Newspaper: Making Recycled Newspaper Pots
Seed starter pots from newspaper are simple to make and an environmentally friendly use of the material. Click here to learn how to make them.
By Amy Grant
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What Is Agar: Using Agar As A Growing Medium For Plants
Botanists often use agar to produce plants in sterile conditions. What is agar? It is created out of plants and acts as a perfect stabilizing or gelling agent. Learn more about this growing medium and using agar for plant growth in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Garden Planting Calendar: Figure Out When To Start Seeds Indoors
Starting seed at the right time allows plants mature before the end of the season. Click to learn how to plan out your spring planting.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Soil Blocker: How To Make Soil Blocks For Seed Starting
A soil blocking tool is a perfect way to efficiently grow healthier seedings with less plastic waste. Click here for DIY soil block ideas.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow Seeds
To direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pelleted Seeds: What Are Pelleted Seeds And How To Use Them
Have you ever had issues growing things with teeny, tiny seeds? Meet the solution: pellet seeds. What are pellet seeds? Click here to find out.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Start Flower Seeds Indoors - Easy Flower Seeds To Grow Indoors
Starting flowers from seed is an easy way to add color to the home landscape. Learning how to start flower seeds indoors can give a grower an important jump start on the new growing season.
By Tonya Barnett
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Why You Should Start Seeds Indoors: Benefits Of Seed Starting Indoors
If you typically wait to grow transplants from the garden center or to sow outside, consider the benefits of growing seeds indoors this year.
By Mary Ellen Ellis