Seed Starters Handbook

The New Seed-Starter's Handbook

Why start plants from seed?

Earlier harvests

Greater variety

Heathier seedlings

Lower costs

Satisfaction

For the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to The New Seed-Starter's Handbook. Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. You'll find:

The latest research in seed starting

The best growing media

The newest gardening materials

Solutions to seed-starting problems

Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening supplies

And! An encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants—including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs—with details on how to start each from seed.