Create your own homemade seed starting mix with the perfect balance of nutrients and moisture. This seed starting mix DIY is simple to put together. The perfect seed starting potting mix should be ...

But I’m finding quite a disparity in the basic “recipes” for soil block seed starting. They generally involve peat moss, soil from the existing garden, perlite, lime, compost and a fertilizer mix of ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to ...

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 ...

Learn how to use a soil blocker and get the perfect soil block recipe to ditch plastic in your seed starting supplies. If you already have a soil blocker, skip to the soil block recipe below. As I dig ...

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Snacking smartly can be a game changer for those managing diabetes. Opt for nuts and seeds, which are rich in healthy fats ...

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, ...

Chia seeds pack a healthy punch, so why limit them to pudding? These recipes highlight chia seeds in snack bars, smoothies, energy balls and more to take full advantage of the seeds’ nutritious ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're curious about starting seeds instead of buying plants, you may be comparing all the seed starting mixes on the market. Many seed ...