One common dilemma facing new gardeners is whether it is best to grow from transplants or seeds? There are a few factors that contribute to the decision-making process. To help you make the right choice, let’s go through them individually. How many plants do you wish to grow? The number …
The Ultimate Seed Starting Guide For Teachers
Among the science lessons, our kids have to learn in school is “how do plants grow.” one part of that lesson is to start seeds and try growing them in the garden. The problem is that many teachers get frustrated when their experiment does not go well. Either the seeds …
The Ultimate Guide To Starting Seeds Indoors
Many think that starting seeds is only a matter of sticking them in the soil and waiting for them to sprout. While that might be the case for certain varieties, it is not for all. A seed is a sack of dormant baby cells waiting for the specific conditions to …
How to Make Seed Starting Mix at Home
Three years into gardening, the growing space quadrupled in size. Buying transplants to fill the garden turned out to be costly. Starting seeds seemed to be the most efficient way. But then, the cost of seed-starting mixes was adding up fast, which forced me to make my own. It took …