Tag: Start


  • Easy ways to start your green thumb

    Carly Wood owns “The Garden Spot” and joined us with some easy ways to start your green thumb off on the right “foot”. 1. Start SmallA small area is great for beginners.Focus on easy-to-grow plants like herbs (basil, chives, thyme, oregano etc), peas, radishes, spring greens, lettuce, tomatoes, and even flowers!Zinnias are an easy flower…

  • Why more Americans are growing food indoors and how to start

    Every time I visit my friends Libby and Clarkโ€™s house, theyโ€™re growing a new kind of lettuce or fresh herbs under a sleek hydroponic system with timed lights and self-watering trays. They say itโ€™s relaxing, saves them money, and helps them eat healthier. They swear their homegrown greens taste better, too. Theyโ€™re not the only…

  • Start Your Kitchen Garden This Monsoon: Steps for Beginners

    Monsoon season is natureโ€™s way of replenishing the earth with much-needed water and cooling down the relentless summer heat. The soft drizzle, the earthy scent of wet soil, and the greenery make it feel like the world is breathing again.ย  Imagine stepping out barefoot onto a damp terrace, rain clouds overhead, your fingers deep in…

  • How to Start Seeds Indoors: The Complete Guide

    Starting seeds indoors offers a cost-effective way to grow a variety of vegetables and ornamental plants. This method allows gardeners to cultivate seedlings that can be transplanted outdoors, following a general process adapted to each plant’s particular needs for seed depth, growing medium, water, and light. Key steps include selecting a suitable container, ensuring adequate…