My methods are cobbled together from many great gardeners ... 24 seed trays and more starts. Credit: Amanda Blum The biggest mistake I see in amateur seed starting is inadequate light.

AN expert gardener has shared how she starts seeds with very little space. Her "secret weapon" allowed her to start crops with no soil and some light ... and placed a wet paper towel on the ...

Replace plastic seed-starting cell packs with honeycomb Paper ... over the garden bed. Cover plants with empty pots when applying mulch to garden beds. Spread the mulch then lift the pot when ...

Discover the secrets to germinating seeds and receive valuable insights on starting native plant seeds, even in the current season. Whether you're a novice gardener or an experienced enthusiast, this ...

It adds litter and waste to your garden. You could avoid these problems by removing the mesh, or you can just buy some loose seed starting mix. Sabrina says it’s easiest to use plastic ...

From packing soil to what seeds require different depths, farm director Andrea Bushre walks lifestyle host Eric Brazeal through the process and gives him some advice on starting his own garden in ...

Are you reading seed catalogs and dreaming of what to grow in your spring garden? Starting flowers and vegetables ... You control the temperature, light and humidity for successful germination ...

But before you start ... seed. If you’re absolutely determined to use up some old seed, you can perform a DIY germination test to find out if the seeds are viable. Place 10 seeds on a damp paper ...