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Could Chamomile Tea Stop Your Seedlings from Damping Off? Here’s Why It’s Time to Put the Kettle On
If your indoor seedlings have ever collapsed seemingly overnight, this trick can help you prevent calamity with this year’s seed starts. Here’s how a brew can save your future crops and border stars
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My Peat-Free Seed-Starting Mix is Cheaper to Make and More Sustainable – Here’s My Go-To Recipe
Peat moss has been the seed-starting standard for decades, but it comes at a real environmental cost. This simple three-ingredient mix saves money and saves the planet – and your seed starts will love it
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Understanding Cotyledons and Their Role in Plant Growth: The Powerhouse of the Seed
Cotyledons are the first signs of life for newly planted seeds. Learn their importance to the growth of your seedlings.
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It’s Not Your Fault Your Seedlings Are Leggy – It's All in the Light-and-Heat Balance (and It’s Easy to Fix)
Leggy seedlings can make gardeners worry what they did wrong. But the answer is often out of your control. Here's how to ensure seeds get a strong start.
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I'm Never Buying Plastic Seed Trays Again! Soil Blocking Is the Simpler Way to Start Seeds
Ditch the plastic trays! Learn how soil blocking builds strongerroot systems and makes transplanting your indoor seedlings effortless.
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5 Underrated Annuals Worth Starting From Seed Now – for Beds That Are Bursting With Color by Spring
Your garden will be bursting with color by spring if you sow these overlooked seeds now. Here are the underrated annuals that deserve a spot in your plot.
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7 Seeds You Can Plant on Your Windowsill in February – No Grow Lights Needed
Start seeds on your windowsill with no fuss or fancy grow lights. Just use the sun from your windows to get a head start planting these 7 seeds this month.
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It Sounds Wrong, but Scattering Seeds on Snow Actually Helps Some Seeds Germinate – Here’s How
Tossing seeds on frozen ground feels backward, but nature’s freeze-thaw cycle is the ultimate planting tool. Learn how to frost seed for tougher spring roots
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Which Type of Seed Starting Container Is Best for Your Plants? Expert Reveals How to Choose the Right One for Stronger Seedlings
A gardening expert talks the pros and cons of common seed starting containers and shares her top picks to to grow strong seedlings.
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Old Farmers Warn Against Starting Seeds on These 9 February Dates – Here’s Why
If you’re starting seeds in February, these are the dates you need to avoid (and the ones to aim for instead).
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Don't Plant Dead Seeds! This Clever Phone Trick Checks Seed Viability on the Spot
Traditional germination tests take weeks, but your phone can do it in seconds. Here's how you can check seed viability. (No, it's not an app!)
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Want Stronger, Healthier Seedlings? These Seed Germination Stations Make It Easy – Even in Winter
Quality germination stations combine heat, light, and humidity control to create ideal conditions for seed starting when outdoor temperatures stay too cold.
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Does the Slow Cooker Seed Hack Really Work? I Put It to the Test
A lot of people herald the humble crockpot as a must for starting seeds... but I wasn't so sure.
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I Always Turn Old Gift Wrap Into a Clever Seed and Garden Planner – Here’s How
Don't throw away your old gift wrap! It could be the best solution for planning your garden (particularly when it comes to seeds).
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Now's The Time to Start Seeds – and I've Found the Best Affordable Seed Bundles For Any Garden
From classic vegetables to edible flowers, these seed bundles take the guesswork out of what to plant this season – plus, they're all under $50.
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New to Seed Starting? Here Are the Tools Experts Say You Actually Need
It's so fulfilling to grow your own plants from seeds, but having the right tools on hand is vital to success. Here's what the pros say you need.
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This $12.49 Gadget Could Be the Secret to Faster, More Reliable Seed Germination
A little warmth, a lot of joy? Yeah, you'd best believe that your seedlings will thank you.
