Seed starting mixes also have fewer nutrients than potting soil because seeds do not need the same level of nutrients as a ...

For example, you could use a regular potting mix you might already have at home by just making a few amendments. The difference between potting soil and seed-starting mix is that the former ...

Learn how to start seeds indoors to save money and prepare for spring planting with these practical gardening tips.

Germination is the process by which a plant sprouts from its seed. Because it mostly happens underground, it’s such a ...

If you've seen seed starting kits and wondered if you should buy one, you're not alone. We spoke with Sam Arthurs on if these ...

While it’s still too early to sow seeds for your spring garden, it’s not too early to begin the planning process. Here's what ...

One day, you’re popping seeds into a moist soil mix, and the next ... of making its way above ground to seek sunlight. Seed starting is all about this process, so I wanted to talk a bit about ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While I’m enjoying the holidays with my family, please enjoy this article from Extension Master Gardener Angela Foster. Happy holidays. As the days grow ...

they rely on the food reserves in the seed combined with oxygen found in the soil to grow new cells. This is why you should always use a light-textured potting medium to start seeds, and why over ...