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This Coffee Filter Trick Helps Dry Your Freshly Harvested Seeds So You Can Cultivate Bigger Yields Next YearEver wanted to save harvested tomato seeds for future growing, only to find that they stick to paper towels? Here’s why a basket coffee filter is a brilliant (and cheap) workaround
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8 Fling-and-Forget Seeds to Scatter in Fall for Flowers that Grow Themselves – it’s Practically Magic!Cast the seed of these garden beauties in October and let nature do all the hard work for you, bringing masses of blooms next spring and summer.
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This Superseed is a Lifeline for Migrating Birds – Here’s How to Make Sure That Your Backyard is Well StockedPacked with energy and easy-cracking shells, black oil sunflower seeds are the ultimate superfood for birds this fall. Here’s how this superseed can attract migratory and resident birds
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5 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants You Can Harvest From Seed in September to Expand Your Garden for Free – and Support Local WildlifeNow's the time to harvest these native plant seeds to grow more of your favorite species for free.
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Want to Grow More Plants for Free? These 3 Affordable Seed Saving Tools From Amazon Are All You NeedMake seed saving even easier this fall with these clever tools from Amazon. They save you time and energy and help you expand your garden for only a few bucks.
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Can I Save Tomato Seeds? How to Harvest Seeds in September for Free Plants Next YearThis simple method separates out the strongest seeds for an even better tomato crop next summer.
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August Is the Best Time to Collect These 7 Perennial Seeds for a Garden Full of Free Flowers Next YearCatch seed pods before the birds do. Follow our guide to collecting, sieving, and storing perennial seeds during this short August window.
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8 Perennial Seeds to Scatter in August for a Naturalized Meadow Next YearWhy buy expensive plants in spring when you can scatter seeds now? These 8 resilient perennials thrive on winter cold and fill garden beds effortlessly.
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Don't Transplant Seedlings Until You See True Leaves or Your Plants Will Struggle – Here's What to Look ForWhat are true leaves? Learning the answer to this question will help you determine the perfect time to transplant seedlings for the strongest growth.
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7 Seeds That Need Light to Germinate and 8 Types That Require Absolute Darkness – or They’ll Never SproutProviding the proper lighting conditions is essential for good germination. Find out which seeds need light and which ones need dark to sprout.
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Watch Out for Leggy Seedlings – Here's How to Save the Ones that Are Already Spindly, and How to Keep It from Happening AgainAre your seedlings tall and floppy? There's a simple reason why. Learn how to even out growth and maybe even save the ones you think are too far gone.
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Behind on Your Spring Gardening? This Smart Seed Starter Kit Sprouts Seedlings Faster Than Planting in PotsMy seeds germinated weeks faster than they said they would on the packet when I planted them in this smart seeder start kit from LetPot.
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Sorry, But It’s Time to Toss Those Leggy Seedlings – Unless They’re One of These 6 PlantsSome leggy seedlings are doomed. But there are certain types of plants you can still save, even if they had a weak start. Here are the 6 you should never toss.
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Started Your Seeds Way Too Early? 6 Easy Ways to Save Weak Seedlings in Time for Transplanting OutdoorsStarting seeds too early is a common mistake that can have season-long consequences. Here's how to save struggling seedlings before it's time to transplant.
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Martha Stewart Swears by This Flower Seed-Starting Method – Here’s What Gardening Pros Have to Say About ItPlanting your seeds well makes all the difference between a sparse bed of blooms and one that's lush. I asked gardening experts what they think about Martha Stewart's tried-and-trusted method.
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Are Your Eco-Friendly Pots Stunting Seedlings? Do This To Save Young Plants and Keep Them Growing StrongBiodegradable seedling pots are effective and planet-friendly, but if you’re using toilet rolls, be warned – you could be stunting seedlings. Before you use those DIY pots, make time for this quick starter pot fix
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3 Seed Stratification Methods Gardeners Swear By – Plus 3 Weird Ones You Might Not Have Heard OfNew to seed stratifying? Here are the best ways to get your seeds ready to sprout this spring!
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