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.
-

Planting Seeds In Fall: When To Sow Seeds In Autumn
By selecting plants for your region and planting at the right time in fall, you can get blooms or veggies earlier. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert
-

Reusing Seed Envelopes – What To Do With Old Seed Packets
Growing plants from seeds is rewarding, but what do you do with leftover seed packets? Save them, reuse them, or craft with them here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
-

Seed Gift Ideas: Giving Seeds To Gardeners
The notion of giving seeds to gardeners may seem simple, but there are a few important aspects to keep in mind. Click here for more info.
By Tonya Barnett
-

Seed Viability Test - Are My Seeds Still Good
If you’ve established a large collection of seed packets over time you’ve maybe wondered if your seeds are still good?
By Tonya Barnett
-

What Is A Survival Seed Vault – Information On Survival Seed Storage
For gardeners, survival seed storage is not only a future food source in cases of dire need but also a good way to continue a favorite heirloom plant. This article includes information and tips on how to create a survival seed vault.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-

Seed Pods Are Soggy - Why Are My Seed Pods Mushy
When collecting seeds from the plants, you may find that the seed pods are soggy. Why is this and are the seeds still ok to use? Learn more about whether drying out wet seeds is possible in this article.
By Susan Patterson
-

Community Seed Banks: How To Start A Seed Bank
Starting a seed bank is an easy way to contribute to the protection of your regional fauna and ensure future generation?s access to them. What is a seed bank? Read here for information on creating your own seed storage.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-

Growing Seeds In Plastic Bags: Learn About Starting Seeds In A Bag
We all want a jump start on the growing season and there are few better ways than germinating seeds in a bag. Seeds in plastic bags are in a mini greenhouse which keeps them moist and warm to speed sprouting. Learn more about this planting method here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-

Easy To Grow Flower Seeds: The Best Starter Flower Seeds For New Gardeners
Selecting beginner flower seeds is key in learning more about growing your own garden, as well as creating a beautiful outdoor space.
By Tonya Barnett
-

Controlling Cross Pollination - How To Stop Cross Pollination
Cross pollination can cause problems for gardeners who wish to save the seeds of their vegetables or flowers from year to year. Read this article to learn about controlling cross pollinating in plants.
By Heather Rhoades
-

What Is Vivipary – Reasons For Seeds Germinating Prematurely
Vivipary is the phenomenon that involves seeds germinating prematurely while they are still inside or attached to the parent plant or fruit. It occurs more often than you might think. Learn more here, including what to do if you see seeds germinating in the plant.
By Liz Baessler
-

DIY Seed Tape – Can You Make Your Own Seed Tape
While it’s easy to get the hefty seeds spaced appropriately in the garden, smaller seeds don’t sow as easily. That’s where seed tape comes in handy, and the great news is that you can make your own seed tape. For a seed-tape how to, click this article.
By Teo Spengler
-

Using Potting Soil In The Ground To Start Seeds
For some gardeners, starting seeds out in the garden is impossible to consider. So what is a gardener to do when they cannot start indoors? One option is to use potting soil in the ground. Read here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
-

Learn About F1 Hybrid Seeds
Much is written in today?s gardening community about the desirability of heirloom plant varieties over F1 plants. What are F1 hybrid seeds? This article will explain more about them, so click here to learn more.
By Jackie Rhoades
-

Seedling Care Tips: Caring For Seedlings After Germination
Care for seedlings once sprouted amounts to more than just giving them water. Healthy, robust plants produce faster with higher yields, which is a winning situation for the gardener. A few tips on how to take care of seedlings can be found here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
-

Yellow Seedling Leaves – Why Are My Seedlings Turning Yellow
Have you started seedlings indoors that began healthy and green, but all of a sudden turned yellow when you weren't looking? It's a common occurrence, and it may or may not be a problem. Read this article to learn more about yellowing seedlings.
By Liz Baessler
-

Can I Plant Seeds That Got Wet: How To Save Wet Seeds
Perhaps, you may have ended up with wet seed packets. If this happened, I am sure you have a number of questions. Can I plant seeds that got wet? What do I do when the seed packets get wet? How to save wet seeds, if possible. Learn more here.
By Amy Grant

