Seed starting indoors

Seeding cosmos: Tips for direct sowing and giving seeds a head start indoors

Written by Tara Nolan • Updated on March 6, 2024

Cosmos are among my favorite summer cut flowers. The plants’ light, wispy, foliage, reminiscent...
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Written by Niki Jabbour • Updated on April 8, 2023

Sweet peas are old fashioned annuals with ruffly, fragrant flowers in rich shades of blues, purples,...
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Written by Niki Jabbour • Updated on March 28, 2023

Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow from seeds started indoors or direct sown in the garden....
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Written by Tara Nolan • Updated on January 4, 2025

Pansies are among the first plants to appear outdoors at the garden center in the spring. And despite...
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Written by Niki Jabbour • Updated on October 23, 2025

Are you wondering how to harden off tomato plants? Is it really necessary to do? How long does it...
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Written by Niki Jabbour • Updated on November 24, 2025

Growing basil from seed should be on every gardeners to-do list. Why? Basil is easy to grow from seed...
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