Starting garden seeds indoors

Living the Country Life Radio Program

Listen to this extended radio story about starting garden seeds indoors. (MP3 upload)

It may be too cold to get out in the garden, but you can get a jump-start on spring by starting your own seeds indoors. By starting plants from seed, you can choose the varieties you really want, rather than having to pick from plants available at your local garden center. And watching your seeds sprout is a great cure for spring fever!

Radio interview source: Doug Jimerson, garden editor, Better Homes & Gardens

Learn more about starting seeds indoors:

Seed-starting essentials: The techniques and materials involved in starting seeds are simple and few, but the rewards are many. Here's what you need to know.

Start spring seeds in easy pots: Watch this video from BHG.com for tips on starting seeds in egg cartons and other simple containers.