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Why Petting Your Seedlings for 30 Seconds Each Day Can Make Them Stronger – It’s The Tickle Every Pro Gardener Swears By!
Want to avoid leggy seedlings? Your plant babies are craving a little Vitamin T – by which we mean, your touch. Here’s why you need to try a little tenderness and pet your seedlings
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Freezing This One Type of Flower Seed in Ice Is the Key to Faster Germination and Earlier Blooms
Freezing these flower seeds in ice cubes may be the secret to faster blooms in spring. Find out which seeds to stick in your freezer now.
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I Tried The Viral Dollar Tree Mini Greenhouse — It's Perfect for Starting Seeds in Small Spaces (Even if You're a Beginner!)
This $1.50 compact seed starter is the easiest, most budget-friendly way to get a head start on your summer seeds.
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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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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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February Is the Worst Month for Seedling Sweat – Here's the Exact Moment to Remove Covers
Removing covers too late or too soon can spell disaster for your seedlings. Watch for these signs to prevent problems.
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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).
