| Garden Tips for those just Learning and First | | | | Articles such as the one your reading now, they will |
| Experiences in Starting Plant Seeds: | | | | ususally explain where and when you went wrong, if |
| When springtime rolls around, nurseries open their | | | | you did of course. |
| balmy doors and display rolls of perfectly cultivated | | | | Of course, you will also need some seeds to grow; |
| seedlings. If you have always planted with nursery | | | | tomatoes and peppers are great places to start your |
| seedlings, you may be under the impression that | | | | seed starting adventures. |
| starting seeds is difficult. | | | | Before you do anything, pour out a bit of seed |
| Many people just go out and buy a hanging garden | | | | starting mix into a large bowl and dampen it. |
| basket planter or a small pot to grow in their window | | | | - Because of the peat moss, it's hard to work with |
| ceil or apartment balcony. In fact, it is so simple that | | | | dry seed starter. |
| a child could accomplish the task as a basic science | | | | - Once damp, you can pack it gently into the cell |
| experiment- and they do, all the time! If you have | | | | packs. |
| been unable to find plant varieties that you prefer, or | | | | - Drill two holes into the mixture with a regular pencil |
| just want more control over your garden, it's a great | | | | tip. |
| time to try seed starting. | | | | - Drop seeds of the same variety into each hole and |
| You only need a few supplies to start your own | | | | cover. |
| seeds. | | | | - Place a marker, indicating the date and variety, into |
| You will need a covered cell pack to hold your | | | | the edge of each cell. |
| seedlings, some seed starting mix and something to | | | | - Cover the container that is holding the cell packs |
| mark the seedlings with either commercial markers or | | | | and place in a warm, dark place. |
| simple craft sticks. These basic supplies are | | | | Depending on the variety, it can take several days to |
| inexpensive and you won't need much, so don't be | | | | several weeks for your seeds to break the surface. |
| tempted to skimp. While you could certainly dig up | | | | - Once that happens, move your seedlings to a light |
| garden dirt, it won't work as well as a seed starting | | | | source, either natural or artificial, to complete their |
| mix, so don't substitute. Always remember that you | | | | growing stage. |
| can just simply go out and read similar Gardening | | | | |