Soil blocking is a seed-starting technique that uses cubes of compressed soil to grow healthy, vigorous...
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Seeds
Seed storage: Options and tips for your seed packet collection
I have stored my seeds in many ways—in jars, in plastic storage containers, in used bubble mailers,...
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When to transplant seedlings: 4 easy options for healthy plants
Knowing when to transplant seedlings can mean the difference between healthy, vigorous plants and...
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The easiest flowers to grow from seed: From alyssum to zinnias
Strolling the aisles at the garden center to browse for flowers to plant in the spring is undoubtedly...
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Seeding cosmos: Tips for direct sowing and giving seeds a head start indoors
Cosmos are among my favorite summer cut flowers. The plants’ light, wispy, foliage, reminiscent...
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When to plant sweet peas: The best options for lots of fragrant flowers
Sweet peas are old fashioned annuals with ruffly, fragrant flowers in rich shades of blues, purples,...
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