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Soilless Grow Mix: Information About Making Soilless Mix For Seeds
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.
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Seed Storage Containers – Learn About Storing Seeds In Containers
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.
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Sprout Identification Guide: How To Tell Seedlings From Weeds
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.
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Community Seed Swap Ideas: Learn How To Plan A Seed Swap
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.
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How To Save Seedlings – Troubleshooting Common Seedling Issues
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.
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Attractive Seed Pod Plants: Growing Plants That Have Pretty Seeds
In the garden we plant colorful flowers and plants with different heights, colors and textures, but how about plants that have pretty seeds? This can be just as important. Click the following article to learn about plants with interesting seed pods.
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Seed Organization Tips: Space Saving Ways To Organize Seeds
Smart seed storage keeps seed at optimum temperatures and allows you to easily find the variety you need in seconds. Here's where seed organization tips can keep your seed stock well taken care of and in useful array. Click this article for more information.
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Why Are My Seedlings Leggy? What Causes Leggy Seedlings And How To Prevent It
We watch with excitement as our seedlings grow taller, only to realize that they have gotten floppy. If you are wondering what causes leggy seedlings and how to prevent them, read this article.
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Growing In Rockwool Cubes – Is Rockwool Safe For Plants
If you're looking for a soilless substrate for seed starting, stem rooting or hydroponics, consider using rockwool growing medium. A wool-like material, rockwool for plants is easy to use and available in cubes and blocks. Learn about rockwool in this article.
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Wet Vs. Dry Stratification: Stratifying Seeds In Wet And Cold Conditions
One of the most frustrating things in the garden is a lack of germination. While some will germinate quite readily, others may need the use of seed stratifying methods to achieve optimal germination rates. This article will help explain the wet vs. dry stratification methods.
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Seed Bomb Sowing Time – When To Sow Seed Balls In The Landscape
Were you disappointed in the germination results when you planted seed balls? Many gardeners are reporting low germination rates when using this method. The solution lies in choosing the correct planting time for seed balls. This article can help with that.
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Fall Seed Harvest – Learn About Seed Harvesting In Autumn
Harvesting seeds in fall is a great way to save money and share seeds with friends. Find tips for collecting fall seeds from plants here.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
