Seed starts & smarts : An organic gardener's guide to the fundamentals of growing plants from seed

Title Page; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: What Is A Seed?; Chapter 2: Sowing and Growing Seeds; Chapter 3: Seedling Care; Chapter 4: Preventing Problems and Troubleshooting Mishaps; Chapter 5: Saving Seeds for the Future; Chapter 6: A Gallery of Seed Starting; Resources; Copyright;Whether broadcast across a prepared seedbed or tucked into a container of growing medium, seeds hold the promise of something much bigger0́4juicy tomatoes, lush foliage, and brilliant blossoms. And growing plants from seed is easy and inexpensive (as well as rewarding) for the gardener ready to try new or regional varieties. Seed Starts & Smarts features sowing and growing advice for more than 70 edible garden crops0́4including vegetables, herbs, and fruits0́4along with tips and techniques for growing the most popular ornamentals from seed, region-specific information, and general timing guidelines. Whether broadcast across a prepared seedbed or tucked into a container of growing medium, seeds hold the promise of something much bigger--juicy tomatoes, lush foliage, and brilliant blossoms. And growing plants from seed is easy and inexpensive (as well as rewarding) for the gardener ready to try new or regional varieties. Seed Starts amp; Smarts #160;features sowing and growing advice for more than 70 edible garden crops--including vegetables, herbs, and fruits--along with tips and techniques for growing the most popular ornamentals from seed, region-specific information, and general timing guidelines