Find your patch

Seed starting

From packet to sturdy transplant.

Garden practice

Store seeds with labels that still make sense next spring

Keep a modest seed collection dry, organized and traceable, and use a germination check before giving old packets valuable growing space.

10 September 2026 · Mina Sato

Garden practice

Learn the differences between a dry surface, a dry root zone and a tray that cannot drain, then choose a gentle watering method.

23 April 2026 · Nora Bellamy

Kitchen crops

Plan pepper sowing, indoor space and harvest goals around the variety and season, with practical limits for a small garden.

18 March 2026 · Sylvie Marchand

Kitchen crops

Choose a tomato habit, plan the support and manage the transition from indoor seedlings to a productive outdoor plant.

6 March 2026 · Adrian Moss

Tools & materials

Match light coverage, mounting height and safe everyday handling to a modest propagation shelf before choosing a fixture.

24 February 2026 · Lucien Keller

Seed starting

Build a small propagation setup around light, timing and manageable numbers, rather than a cupboard full of seed-starting gadgets.

12 February 2026 · Sylvie Marchand

Tools & materials

Compare cell size, drainage, handling and storage before buying propagation trays, and decide when a reused pot is enough.

19 January 2026 · Lucien Keller

On the potting bench

A few useful features to look for before buying.

Look for firm walls, open drainage and a tray that fits your shelf. Small cells need earlier potting on.

Compare the lit area and mounting distance, then check the timer and electrical rating for your space.