Category Archives: Seed Starting

Growing Fruit Trees From Seed: What to Expect

A realistic guide to growing fruit trees from seed — germination, stratification, how long until [...]

Growing Tomatoes and Peppers From Seed

Timing, temperature and care tips for growing tomatoes and peppers from seed, from sowing indoors [...]

Fall Sowing Wildflowers for Spring Color

Why autumn is the best time to sow many wildflower seeds, how to prepare the [...]

Growing Herbs From Seed: Basil, Parsley, Chives and More

A beginner's guide to growing popular kitchen herbs from seed — when to sow, how [...]

Hardening Off Seedlings Without Losing Them

A practical 7–10 day schedule for hardening off seedlings so they survive sun, wind and [...]

Cold Stratification Explained: Which Seeds Need a Winter Chill

What cold stratification is, which seeds need it, and two easy methods — the refrigerator [...]

How to Start Seeds Indoors: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to start seeds indoors step by step — containers, seed-starting mix, sowing depth, [...]