Another fantastic read for beginner gardeners! Jessica has so many great tips on gardening. This is a must have if you are new to gardening.

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This is our favorite garden pest book by far.&nbsp; It shows pictures of each pest, what vegetables they attack/where to find them, natural predators, and natural solutions to get rid of them!
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There is another section that list the vegetable with different types of damage it may have, then it points you to the page of the most likely bug that is destroying your plant.&nbsp;
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Happy Hunting with this AWESOME garden pest book!&nbsp;

If you are new to gardening and seed starting, this is a fantastic resource to have. Great pictures and practical how to on all things gardening.

We use these photo containers to store and organize our seeds. They work fantastic.

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We are proud to offer a carefully curated collection of herbal seeds from our friends and neighbors, Strictly Medicinal, based in Williams, Oregon.
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These seeds are guaranteed fresh and true to species with planting and germination guides on each packet. Perfect for the garden or in the kitchen, Mountain Rose Herbs offers a complete line for the herbalist, gardener, and epicurean alike.
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Our line includes popular individual varietals, in addition to collections for the novice. For those of you with little to no experience, and for children, we are proud to offer kits for those of you who are new to cultivating your own garden.
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We have made it easy for everyone by offering a wide variety of herbs to support personal health or sets to support the health of pollinators.

Favorite seed starting tray. If you love seed starting but hate how flimzy most seed trays are, you need this.&nbsp;
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This is especially important when you have to lift and move heavy trays during the hardening off phase of the plants growth. These are worth the investment.&nbsp;
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<li>Grow-Green Plug trays can be used for seed germination and plant propagation. They are widely used and optimum size for starting herbs, vegetables, Pepper and some flowers.</li>
<li>There are some small holes on top trays, the main purpose of these holes is for better air circulation, avoid the roots rotted when temperature high.</li>
<li>Seedling trays are made out of extra strength BPA free. Made from 100% recycled plastic Seed plug trays will not warp or break during useIt is suit for standard 1020 trays, just put it inside the 1020 trays no holes. Seeds will be starting growing fast.</li>
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These are great for when you first start seedlings for certain seeds. I like starting onions, leeks, and tomatoe seeds in a bulk container like this.&nbsp;
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Onions can stay in this till planting time. Tomatoes I will sepparate out into individual cells 2 wks after germination.&nbsp;

We use these to go fit into the large bootstrap trays. This will save you soo much time when watering seeds from the bottom.&nbsp;
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Once the plants are done drinking, simply lift the whole tray out and empty the water from the tray below instead of lifting each individual plant out. AMAZING!
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<li>Ultra-Durable, Top-Quality BPA Free Plastic Trays With Holes. Will last you many years</li>
<li>Perfect for Soil Blocks or Rockwool Cubes. Propagation tray keeps plug properly drained and aerated</li>
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<li>Outer Dimension: 21.25" x 11" x 2.25" Seedling Starter Trays great with Planting Seed Starter Kit</li>
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This is what I use while seed starting to give nutrients to the seedlings.&nbsp;
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Start using liquid fertilizers no sooner than after the 1st week after seed germination. Use 1/4 strength (or less) diluted with water typically after 1-2 wks.&nbsp;

Botanical Interests Seeds is on of our FAVORITE seed companies. They have fun seed varieties and the information on their seed packets is beyond informative.&nbsp;

For starting seeds make sure to get a "seed starting" mix. This is really important!&nbsp;
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These is a great worm castings that we mix in when you are up potting your plants.&nbsp;
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To help your young seedlings thrive, add the dry worm castings to your seed starting soil in a ratio of 1/4 cup per every 1 cup of potting soil. The gradual release of nutrients is ideal for providing them with a sturdy and robust beginning.

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You can buy an expensive growlight setup or make your own. Usually you can buy regular shop lights for 1/2 the price and they do just as good as the expensive grow light setups :)&nbsp;
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MAKE SURE TO:&nbsp;
1. Kelvin: For seed starting should be 5,000- 6,500 Kelvin (this is the collor)&nbsp;
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2. Lumins: Light intensity (or Lumins) ideally should be 2,100 Lumens or higher. The more intense (higher the number) the farther away from you seedlings you can place the lights.&nbsp;
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I used 2 of these lights per shelf (https://www.shopper.com/p/8k8p/r) for a total of 8 shelfing unit. They have worked fantastic!&nbsp;

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When starting seeds indoors you will need to keep the light on a timer to mimick outdoor light. The 1st 3 days after germination are the most crital for light. I keep light on 16 to 24 hrs the first 2-3 days after germination, then decrease in 4 hr increments to about 10-12 hrs of light.&nbsp;
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Having an outlet timer is a huge time saver!&nbsp;
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Home Seed Starting Shelf: This is what I use to make my own seed starting setup. I attached 4ft shop lights under each shelf.&nbsp;

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Alaska Fish Fertilizer 5-1-1 Concentrate 1 Quart (2-Pack)

SEEDS: Botanical Interests "Tomato Lovers" Non-GMO Seed Collection - Eight (8) Packets

Seed Starting Mix

Worm Castings: VermisTerra

Propagate Pro 4' Foot Seedling Heating Mat | Fits (4) Standard 1020 Tray | 48" inch Germination Grow Heat Pad for Seed & Starter Plants Soil Warmer for Indoor Home Gardening (20x48 Single)

Honeywell 5000 Lumen Aluminum LED 4-ft. Shop Light (2-Pack) - Walmart.com

Mechanical Timer (4 Outlets Timed, 4 Outlets Always On)

SEED STARTING SHELF - 5-Shelf Adjustable, Heavy Duty Storage Shelving Unit on 4'' Wheel Casters, Metal Organizer Wire Rack, Black (30L x 14W x 64.75H)