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Easy and affordable winter seed starting

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find ...
For many home growers, gardeners, and farmers, spring is a busy time in the gardening year. In the period running up to and immediately after the last frost date in your area, you might be sowing a ...
January, known for being cold and dark, is right around the corner. Winter sowing of native seeds in containers set outside ...
What is winter sowing? I have heard a little about this and wonder if this would be something I might want to use in my gardening. I am looking into more effective ways to start seeds for spring ...
Starting seeds inside under lights isn’t the only way to get young plants growing ahead of our frost-free growing season. A lot of gardeners are discovering the little-known option of “winter-sowing,” ...
When it's time to start seeds indoors and you discover you don't have a seed starting kit, don't run to the store -- Check ...
Tempted to get a head start on your spring planting? Even if the weather seems warmer than usual, planting seeds early can ...
I have read about some new vegetable varieties I would like to try this year. I have not had good luck finding plant starts of new varieties locally. I would like to try starting my own plants from ...
Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. Growing your ...
Peonies dazzle in late spring to summer with their large, blousy blooms. And if you already have one plant, it's possible to make more. If you want to grow more peonies from collected seeds, avoid the ...
In recent years, there has been an increased interest in buying local and knowing where your food is coming from. Individuals are beginning to gain more interest in providing their families with ...