Garden Tools and Supplies

Easy Seed Starting Shelves DIY: Make a Grow Light Stand Fast

lettuce under a grow light

You want to start plants from seed, and you want it to be easy. So, you get out some pots, fill them with potting soil, pop your seeds in, and water them. As you place the pots next to your sunniest window, you nod your head and think, “that was pretty easy, wasn’t it?” Even though it seems like an easy way to start seeds – it’s nearly impossible to grow healthy seedlings in front of a window, especially during winter and spring when the days are short, and the sun is weak.

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24 of The Best Gardening Books for Beginners in 2024

a stack of the best gardening books for beginners sitting on a mantle

We live in an era of instant everything. Instant rice, instant communication, and most importantly … instant-dry nail polish! But one thing that can’t be sped up is your garden. I learned that when my fourth-grade teacher had us start sunflower seeds in a paper cup. I woke up each morning, excited to see how my seeds were doing. Had they sprouted overnight? Did they need to be watered? When would they be ready to go outside?

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