You have a wide choice of containers if you want to grow your own seedlings, and they all have pros and cons. Here’s some info so you can make an educated choice:
| Container type | Pros | Cons |
| Plastic flats with inserts and lids | Easily available
No mess, easy to |
When I started growing my own transplants, the setup was pretty rickety. After a cat-related disaster one day, I realized that I had to have something better. Commercial light stands at $500+ were out of my budget, so I built my own – and so can you. Here … Read the rest
Many beginner gardeners think that growing their own transplants – starting plants from seed and growing them on until they are ready to plant outside – is too hard. The truth is, if you have the right equipment and information, and you start with easy vegetable varieties, it’s … Read the rest
This is part of my stall at our local winter market on Saturdays. I saved a lot of seeds last year – that row at the front is all tomato seeds! Microgreens are grown in the basement, it’s still too cold for them outside. And the fruit leather … Read the rest
Growing herbs from seeds indoors is perfectly possible. Sometimes, it may be the only way to get your hands on the exact variety you want. Herb seeds can be found in most seed catalogs, but if you are looking for something unusual … Read the rest
Using heirloom seeds means that you’ll be growing older varieties. There are both advantages and disadvantages to heirloom seeds, but many home gardeners find that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.