A good germinating mix must be fine and uniform, yet well-aerated, loose and free of pests, ... Typical backyard soil is too compacted, full of weed seeds and it is not pasteurized, ...

I tend to take the soil from molehills that naturally arise in my garden, and leave this for any weed seeds to germinate. I then remove these weeds and use the soil in making this potting mix.

Get more soil than you think you’ll need, since by compressing the soil to make the block, you use more soil than you might with seed trays. I was able to make 100 blocks from a 12-quart bag.

From germination to harvest, we're breaking down the life cycle of a tomato plant (photos included) and sharing tips to help set your plant up for success.

These days, a 16-cell tray is available on Amazon at a hefty discount of 40%, which means huge savings for gardeners.

IF you want to grow a healthy, green and hard-wearing lawn, you’ll need to pick the best grass seed. Which seed you choose ...