Upcycle small food containers or even newspaper for starting seeds indoors Starting seeds in small pots protects them from overwatering and is more cost-effective.

But many people shy away from planting their own seeds due to concerns about the cost of starter seed containers and soil, as well as all the work involved in supporting those seeds to sprout to life.

Starting plants from seed is easy when you follow a few simple rules. Here's what you need to know about sowing seeds.

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 ...

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 ...

Once your seed is planted at the prescribed depth and lightly tamped to ensure good seed-to-mix contact, place the seeded containers on a tray without holes and gently sprinkle the surface with ...

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 ...

Most other small plastic food containers, such as single-serving yogurt cups, clamshell-type salad packages or egg cartons, are also well-suited for starting seeds — as long as you’ve poked ...