If you like to use those plastic seed-starting trays to start seeds for your garden, there are plastic-free eco-friendly alternatives to consider first.

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Starting seeds indoors sounds simple until the problems show up. Weak or uneven light can leave seedlings thin and leggy. A cold night can slow growth or leave new leaves looking stressed. And when a ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along ...

If you're new to starting plants from seed indoors, you might be wondering whether you absolutely need a heating mat or if ...