If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

With so many different products on the market, seed starting can seem like an expensive business. But really, all you need is a packet of seeds, a bag of potting mix, and a few containers to grow in.

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 ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You know those plastic fruit containers with all the little drainage holes at the bottom? Before you recycle yours, consider how you might be ...

Egg cartons and old paper find new purpose as children start plants from seed. Gentle care and observation help turn small ...

Starting your own plants from seed is one of the most rewarding parts of gardening, but success often comes down to the right ...

With all this snow on the ground and the storm we just experienced, I’m left crying, “Uncle!” Always around March, I’m ready to bid winter adieu and get on with spring. Out with the dreary, in with ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...