When you direct-sow seeds into the flower garden, you sometimes have to prepare the soil by turning it with compost, but in the case of many of the easiest flowers to grow from seed, that isn't necessary. They are easy to grow because they aren't particular about soil, but in most ...
Grow herbs from seed (instead of buying plants), and you'll save a ton. Here are some of the easiest herbs to start from seed. These can all be direct-sown outdoors, so there's no need to fuss with seed trays and grow lights. Basil:Use it fresh in pesto and tomato sauce, or dr...
If you are direct-seeding lettuce in the garden, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in wide rows. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, thin leaf lettuce to 8 inches apart and head lettuce to 12 inches apart. Thinning is important: Heading lettuce won't head, and all lettuce may bolt ...
Another great container for this is the humble milk or water jug. I use these towinter sow seedsbut they also work great for cuttings! UPDATE: This past Summer and Fall I tried another way to root roses..the essentials are the same but this container is so awesome and for the most par...
I start snapdragon seeds early, usually mid-January to mid-February, sowing the tiny seeds on top of a dampened, lightweight mix. Because light promotes good germination, I either press the seeds gently onto the soil or sprinkle just a scant layer of the mix on the seeds before firming it...