When you purchase seeds, the packaging typically includes information about when to start planting indoors. It will specify the number of weeks before the last frost date to sow your seeds. To determine the exact planting time, simply count backwards on your calendar from your local last frost date.

Starting seeds requires just a few simple supplies: seed starter mix from your local garden centre, containers, and water.

We've grown seeds in various containers, from toilet rolls to fruit containers, old plastic cups, peat pellets, and plug trays.

Over the years, we have accumulated pots of various sizes—some donated by family and friends, and others acquired with greenhouse purchases. Reusing pots is an excellent way to save money while also benefiting the environment. Since most pots aren’t recyclable and often end up in landfills, repurposing them is a fantastic way to reduce waste.

Finally, you’ve prepped your containers and gathered your supplies—now it’s time to start your seeds!

Before distributing seeds in your pots, it's crucial to read the labels. Different seeds have specific growing conditions, and to successfully germinate them, you need to know precisely what they require.