When it's time to start seeds for your garden, you want to use the safest option, which may not be plastic pots. Here's an ...

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 ...

Wondering if you can use garden soil in containers? Here's why potting mixes are a better choice, and what to look for in a ...

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, ...

Containers for starting seedlings can be drinking cups, cottage cheese and yogurt containers as well as commercial plant trays and coir fiber pots. Use a fine texture soil mix for your starter soil.

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 the right planning, you can start seedlings indoors for hardier plants in the garden. Learn how to germinate seeds quickly, with instructions for seed starting mix and DIY paper pots to get ...

A red leaf lettuce, such as ‘Red Sails,’ can add rich color, while frilly lettuces, rounded butterheads, upright romaines, and the ruffled, deeply textured leaves of kale can bring texture, color, and ...

Tired of the cold, gray doldrums of winter? Here’s something to look forward to — spring isn’t all that far away, and now is the time to get your seeds started for many warm-season annuals, vegetables ...

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, ...