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I’ve planted a few seeds over the years, so today I thought I would share a bit of what I’ve learned with some seed starting tips for a successful garden. Gardening is cool, there’s no doubt about it. And the most important thing I’ve learned is that starting your plants from seeds is significantly more Read More >>
Starting your plants from seeds is significantly more cost effective than buying starts from the nursery year after year. Yes, there are initial set-up costs, which completely vary based on how elaborate a system you want to create to start seeds, but after that, it really is just the cost of a packet of seeds. Moreover, Read More >>
When I first started using seeds to start my garden, I attempted to grow them in window sills. I had some luck, but mostly it was a crap shoot. Some plants turned out fine, others were spindly, but rebounded once they were outside, and honestly, the majority never became healthy plantable veggie starts. Several years Read More >>
I know that when the weather turns cold and the ground starts to freeze, many people stop thinking about their gardens. I’m just the opposite. I go into full on planning mode, because I know I have the ability to start seeds indoors even when it’s freezing outside, using my very favorite grow light: the Read More >>
Yesterday I planted my tomato seeds {11 different varieties} and thought I would share some pictures today of how I use grow lights to help my plants along. Even though I’ve done some winter gardening this year, starting my tomato seeds is like the kick-off to the gardening season. Even when it’s nasty outside, the Read More >>
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