Seeds

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

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

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

The best way to start seeds depends upon a lot of factors: temperature, time of year, humidity levels, light, plant medium, variety. Read on to learn the best places to start seeds.

By Bonnie L. Grant

Did you know that you can use many different kinds of seeds for growing sprouts? Read on to learn about growing seeds for salad sprouts.

By Laura Miller

What is a heat mat for plants, and exactly what does it do? The one basic function of a heat mat is to gently warm the soil, thus promoting faster germination and strong, healthy seedlings. For more information and to learn just how to use a heat mat to start seeds, click here.

By Mary H. Dyer

Depending on the type of fungal disease, seedlings may take on a twisted or water-soaked appearance, sometimes with fuzzy mold on the surface of the soil. Click here to learn about fungus in seed trays and tips for fungus control when seed starting.

By Mary H. Dyer

Do seedling plants need darkness to grow or is light preferable? Plants and light have a very close relationship, and sometimes a plant's growth, and even germination, can only be triggered by extra light. Click here to learn more.

By Liz Baessler

If you find yourself with a plethora of citrus rinds, you may be wondering if there are any beneficial or ingenious ways to use citrus rinds. The amazing aromatic power of citrus aside, did you know you can grow seedlings in citrus peels? Click here to learn more.

By Amy Grant

You know the saying “everything old is new again,” especially if you haunt the local farmer’s market, but even the grocer has started stocking produce that may be less familiar to us. One example of this is chard, specifically Rainbow chard plants.

By Amy Grant

While seeds may be started in standard garden soil, there are a number of reasons to use a seed starting soilless medium instead. Learn more about using soilless planting mix for seeds in this article.

By Amy Grant

Storing seeds in containers allows you to keep them safely organized until they are ready to be planted in spring. What makes good seed storage containers? Chances are you probably have several of these already lying around the house somewhere. Click here to learn more.

By Mary H. Dyer

How can you identify seedlings without mistaking them for weeds? Even for the most seasoned gardeners, this can sometimes be tricky. Learning to identify veggie seedlings is vital for your garden. Click here for some tips and tricks that can help.

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Hosting a seed swap provides an opportunity to share seeds from heirloom plants or tried and true favorites with other gardeners in your community. You may even save a little money. How to organize a seed swap? Click this article for seed swap ideas.

By Mary H. Dyer

One of the biggest thrills of gardening is watching the seeds you plant turn into little seedlings a week or so later. But seedling issues can cause those new, little shoots to die. Why did my seedling die, you ask? Find out in this article.

By Teo Spengler