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Starting seeds is a cost-effective way to get a jump start on the garden, but can be tricky. Learn how to successfully kickstart your garden!

Small Allium cepa sprouts with thin green shoots growing in loose, moist soil.

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How to Start Onion Seeds Indoors in 7 Steps

If you dream of using homegrown onions in soups, pizzas, and mirepoix, starting with seeds is a simple and cost-effective way to grow these alliums. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to get a head start on your onion patch by starting onion seeds indoors.

Thick, white Allium ampeloprasum stalks with overlapping green leaves tightly bundled together.

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How to Start Leeks from Seed Indoors

Start leeks from seed indoors to get a head start on the growing season. If you’re a foodie, you’ll love adding these tasty members of the onion family to your garden. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you the steps to starting healthy leeks in your home before spring.

Starting seeds in egg cartons, with egg trays on a wooden table filled with soil and young sprouted seedlings.

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7 Pros and Cons of Starting Seeds in Egg Cartons

Rather than pay exorbitant fees for seed-starting supplies, you can reuse empty egg cartons! Biodegradable, cheap, and effective, egg cartons are ideal for growing shallow-rooted fruits and vegetables, though they’re not the best for every plant! Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares seven pros and cons of using them for seed-starting.

A cluster of Ipomoea alba flowers with trumpet-shaped white petals and a yellow-green center.

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How to Grow Moonflowers from Seed in 7 Easy Steps

If you're looking for a low-maintenance climbing vine that will look great in your moon garden, look no further than moonflower. The name says a lot, but gardening expert Melissa Strauss has more details about this great plant, along with instructions on how to plant and grow your very own moonflower from seed!

A gardener transplants a kohlrabi seedling, started for transplanting in March, into loose, dark brown soil in a sunny garden.

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17 Seeds You Should Start Now for March Transplanting

March is chilly, wet, and stormy in many temperate regions of the U.S. Though some areas have mild winters without frost, most experience latent spring freezes until well into April. These 17 plants are cold-hardy and transplant well, making them perfect for seed starting in March.

A round bowl with seeds soaking in reddish-brown water, creating a contrast of dark seeds against the lighter edges of the liquid, with a soft light illuminating the surface.

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How Seed Soaking Affects Seed Germination

It's just about springtime, and we are starting our seeds for the spring garden. Some benefit from special treatment, like pre-soaking them. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores how this affects your seeds and how to do it.

The eggplant features thick, green stems, broad dark leaves, and oblong, shiny purple fruits nestled among the foliage—one of the survival crop seeds for your garden.

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11 Survival Garden Crops to Grow from Seed in February

What is a survival garden crop? These veggies and herbs offer superb nutritional value, easy cultivation, and unlimited harvests. They’re perfect for gardeners who want to substitute grocery store trips for homegrown produce. Join backyard gardener Jerad Bryant as we delve into the 11 survival crops to sow in February.

A pile of ripe Solanum lycopersicum ‘Italian Roma’ tomatoes with smooth, bright red skin and green stems still attached.

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15 Seeds to Plant in February

February is a good time in many places to get started with your spring seed starting. With final frost dates on the horizon, it's prime time to prep your plants for the spring vegetable garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for seeds you can start this February.