Seed Starting

Growing plants from seed is so rewarding! Seed starting is a great way to bid farewell to winter and begin welcoming the beauty of spring.

Whether you start seeds indoors or outdoors, you are sure to love the benefits of growing from seed. Our helpful content can even offer tips on common seed starting issues, like dealing with leggy seedlings.

Enjoy the calming stress relief and the sense of accomplishment at creating thriving young plants!

Once you get started growing plants from seed, you will love to pick up on new techniques, new varieties, and of course, saving your own seeds for trading or future crops!

Happy Gardening!

Starting Dahlias Indoors from Seed – Don’t Be Intimidated!
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Starting Dahlias Indoors from Seed – Don’t Be Intimidated!

Can you imagine growing a show-stopping dahlia from seed?! Starting dahlias indoors from seed is easier than you might expect, and it’s one of my absolute favorite things to experiment with in the garden. Such an impressive flower comes from such an unimposing seed. The first time we grew dahlias was in 2021. I was…

How to Plant Cosmos Seeds – Easy, Beautiful Cutting Flowers
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How to Plant Cosmos Seeds – Easy, Beautiful Cutting Flowers

Cosmos are one of the easiest flowers to grow! We learned how to plant cosmos seeds several years ago and haven’t stopped since. Dazzled by the beautiful and prolific blooms, we grow cosmos from seed and enjoy cut flowers all summer long! Cosmos make a great choice for your garden. Learn the easiest tips for…

Starting Cucumbers Indoors – Cucumber Seed Germination Tips
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Starting Cucumbers Indoors – Cucumber Seed Germination Tips

Cucumbers continue to be one of the most popular vegetables to grow in the home garden. Starting cucumbers indoors from seed gives your plants a head start in the growing season. Planting cucumber seeds is simple! I’ll share my favorite tips along with a simple trick to speed up cucumber seed germination. How to Start…

Growing Asparagus from Seed – Indoor & Outdoor Steps & Tips
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Growing Asparagus from Seed – Indoor & Outdoor Steps & Tips

Before 2020, I never thought much about growing asparagus from seed. I pictured farmers with many acres growing crowns upon crowns of it. Then, with the pandemic and quarantine, I dove head first into planting any seeds I could get my hands on! That year, I bought tons of seeds, including Mary Washington asparagus, which…

Growing Pineapple from Seeds – Collecting & Planting Pineapple Seeds
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Growing Pineapple from Seeds – Collecting & Planting Pineapple Seeds

If it has seeds, let’s plant it. That’s pretty much our motto when it comes to fruits and veggies we enjoy from the store. Growing pineapple from seeds isn’t necessarily the most conventional way to grow pineapple plants, but I’m all about the journey! After noticing pineapple seeds spilling out onto my cutting board when…