How to Grow Dahlias from Seed
See how to grow dahlias from seed and what to expect along the way. Includes pre-sprouting tips, timing, and whether dahlia seedlings form tubers.
Seed starting
Learn about seed starting from creating your own seed starting schedule, choosing the right pots and equipment, and getting the seedlings successfully transplanted into the garden.
When and How to Pot Up Seedlings (and How to Separate Them Without Killing Them)
Learn the signs your seedlings need a bigger pot, how to choose the right pot size, and how to pot up, prick out, and separate seedlings so they keep growing strong indoors. Plus the one time it’s perfectly fine to skip potting up entirely.
2026 Garden Notes: What I’m Sowing, Skipping, and Anticipating in February
February garden notes from a Midwestern garden: what I’m planting indoors, direct sowing (even though it’s False Spring), pruning, and what I’m waiting on.
What to Plant After Your Spring Harvest: Succession Planting Guide
Learn how to use succession planting effectively to get a longer harvest and greater crop yield throughout the season.
How to Grow Incredible Onions from Seed
Planting onions from seed will give you the biggest onions and offers the most variety to choose from. Plus, it’s fun!
Unique Seed Starting Pots And Tips For Different Budgets
Learning to start seeds is a must-have skill for every home gardener. Maybe you read my post on 17 Vegetables
Seed Starting Supplies for Growing Indoors
This post spotlights my favorite, must-have seed starting supplies and equipment to germinate and grow seeds indoors.
A Complete Guide to Indoor Seed Starting & One Step You Should Never Miss
Indoor seed starting can give you a jump start on the growing season, help you grow special plant varieties, and be a fun hobby! This guide covers the whole seed starting process.
How Long Do Seeds Last? A Complete Guide to Seed Viability and Storage
Seeds don’t expire the same way food does, but they do lose viability over time, and some types last much longer than others. Learn how long your vegetable, herb, and flower seeds really last, plus how to test and store them so nothing goes to waste.