Beyond getting more bang for your buck, growing seeds indoors gives you control over your growing conditions. If you live in ...

All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an ...

Experts say that many accounts, yes, it does. "By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature ...

Save money on plants by starting seeds indoors with grow lights, containers, and seed starting mix. Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com Now is the time when many of us are busy ordering seeds. We often ...

Pro tip: If you do use the lighter seed-starting soil, moisten the soil before inserting the seed. This light soil tends to ...

Try starting hardy perennials and self-seeding annuals sometime during the winter through early spring. Other flower and vegetable seeds are typically winter-sown about the same time you would plant ...

This is a good time to try using a plastic milk jug as a tiny greenhouse, giving the seeds protection to start germinating ...

To amp up your seed and nut mixes, particularly for individuals with a sweet tooth, try incorporating dried fruits (think ...

Record the start date on your calendar, garden chart, or spreadsheet to make the pro­cess easier. Consider organiz­ing your ...