Seed Starting Archives

Seedling Care: 5 Tips for Strong Plants (Easy to Miss)

These small seedling care steps are easy to miss—but they make a big difference. Learn 5 simple ways to grow strong, sturdy plants.

Seed Starting Problems: Why Your Seedlings Struggle (And What to Do Next)

Struggling with seed starting problems? Learn why seedlings fail, what causes leggy growth, and how to grow strong, healthy seedlings with confidence.

A Canceled Flight, a Garden Talk, and a Seed-Starting Myth

A storm-delayed trip to Homer turns into a lively garden talk—and a closer look at one seed-starting myth many gardeners still believe.

Tired of Weak, Leggy Seedlings? Live Seed-Starting Class Jan 28

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The Magic of Soil Blockers

One tool that’s growing in popularity among gardeners is the micro soil blocker. Micro soil blockers help you kickstart your […]

Transplanting Seedlings – Read THIS!

The hardening off process is an important part of starting seeds indoors and successfully transplanting them to your garden. Do […]

Timing for Transplanting Seedlings

Timing is everything when it comes to gardening, especially when to transplant seedlings. Knowing not only how, but the right […]

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Starting Seeds Indoors

Get your seeds started indoors with this handy step-by-step guide with everything from the supplies you need to start your […]

Prevent Leggy Seedlings

If you've ever started seedlings indoors, you might have encountered the frustrating issue of leggy seedlings—those weak, spindly plants that […]

Seedlings THRIVE in Good Starter Mixes

Creating your own seed starter mix is a fantastic way to give your seedlings the best start in life. Plus, […]

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