Seeds

Don't be over-eager to transplant seedlings into the garden before they are ready. These quick and easy checks will help ensure flourishing plants.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Avoid stressing your new plants by transplanting seedlings the right way, at the right time. Check key signs, including soil temperature and seedling maturity.

By Amy Grant

It's never too late to start growing! Jump-start your flower or vegetable garden with these pro tips and tricks for germinating seeds in record time.

By Amy Grant

Content Editor Laura answers the question, "Do seeds expire?" and shares how she grew a thriving vegetable garden with seeds long past their expiration date.

By Laura Walters

Whether you can't wait to start growing or have left it to the last minute, these fast-growing flower and vegetable seeds will fill your garden in record time.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Starting plants from seed is the best way to fill your garden with flowers and vegetables on a budget. Learn the whole process from germination to transplant.

By Melanie Griffiths

Reusing egg cartons as seed-starting pots is cost-effective and offers a wealth of benefits for your plants. Get the best out of them with our expert guide.

By Amy Grant

Wilted seedlings are a definite sign that something is not right. Learn how to diagnose the problem and bring baby plants back from the brink.

By Teo Spengler

Learn tried-and-tested ways to germinate seeds, including expert techniques to speed up growth and ensure your plants have the healthiest possible start.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Learn how much to water seedlings at every stage of the growing process – from germination to transplanting in the garden – plus the best methods for success.

By Teo Spengler

Young plants need lots of light to grow, but when started indoors, natural isn't always best. Learn seedling light requirements – and when to give them a boost.

By Teo Spengler

It may seem brutal, but thinning seedlings is essential for the health and production of flowers and vegetables. Learn how and when to do it with our guide.

By Teo Spengler

Discover the benefits of using a humidity dome to create the perfect environment for starting seeds – ensuring stronger growth and boosting germination.

By Ellen Wells

Boost your growing success with expert seed scarification methods. Try nicking, sanding, boiling, and chemical solutions for faster, better germination rates.

By Teo Spengler

Try this simple seed stratification trick to speed up germination for a variety of seed types.

By Ilana Goldowitz Jimenez