Starting seeds indoors is one of the most exciting times of the gardening season. There’s something magical about watching tiny seeds transform into strong seedlings ready for the garden. Plus, it’s ...

Having had a large number of years to learn how to start seeds indoors—plus how not to—I’ve learned that there are a few things on which I can’t afford to economize. For example, I usually use a ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...

As winter lingers, many gardeners are looking for ways to get their hands dirty. Starting seeds indoors gives gardeners greater control over growing conditions, resulting in healthier, more resilient ...

You’ll save lots of money by starting your own flower and vegetable transplants from seed vs. buying greenhouse-grown plants in the spring. Indoor seed-starting isn’t as tricky as it might seem, and ...

While things are frozen and white outside, some home gardeners are thinking about getting a head start on garden plants by starting seeds indoors. Rosie Lerner, Purdue University consumer horticulture ...

Whether to start seeds indoors or outdoors depends on your local climate conditions. Annual flowers and edible greens can both be direct sown outdoors after last frost. Zinnias and cosmos ( should not ...

Gardeners start seeds indoors to save money, access specific varieties and extend the harvest season. Vegetables like tomatoes and peppers are good for indoor starting, while others like cucumbers and ...