Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

You can always spot a gardener because they save stuff. Our garages have a section dedicated to used cell-packs, plastic nursery pots and a stack of old flats that we're keeping because we might need ...

A plastic tote greenhouse is truly the easiest and cheapest way I've found to start seeds early in the season. As someone who hates to waste money and space on single-use gadgets (I'm looking at you, ...

Seed starting can be a daunting task, requiring a careful hand and attention to detail as you bring your seeds to life. While nailing this process can take trial and error, one thing that can make ...

Seed starting, without the stress.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Whether you’re interested in gardening as a hobby, a side hustle or simply want beautiful blooms in your space, you’ll need some basic essentials. Besides durable gloves, a raised bed and other ...

Placing a heat mat under indoor seedling trays enhances germination rates and enables you to grow healthier vegetables, herbs, and flowers more quickly. However, not using heating mats the right way ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – There has been a large push for native plants recently as they are often drought tolerant, grow well in our soil conditions, and provide better food source for native animals.