Getting a head start on the growing season is easy to do by planting a few seeds indoors in the winter. Most seeds aren't too picky about what they grow in, as long as they get enough warmth, moisture ...

Various paper and cardboard seed starting pots on a table along with a watering can, a pair of scissors, a key and some apples. - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Earth-conscious gardeners are always looking ...

Start seeds in "green" pots made from newspapers Kiley Cruse/The World-Herald I get some of my most creative ideas while working in my garden. Like using origami paper folding techniques to make seed ...

Starting seeds is an exciting time. Temperatures are warming, sprouts are emerging, and gardeners everywhere are in the throes of garden planning and preparation for the growing season. Whether it's ...

The thrill of holding a tiny seed between your fingers and imagining the towering tomatoes, fragrant basil, or vibrant marigolds it could become is unmatched. Gardening isn't just planting; it's a ...

If you're itching to get a garden growing but don't want to spend a fortune on fancy supplies, you're in for a treat. Gardening doesn't have to start with an expensive trip to a nursery-it can begin ...

Create your own homemade seed starting mix with the perfect balance of nutrients and moisture. This seed starting mix DIY is simple to put together. The perfect seed starting potting mix should be ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...