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Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting via Lifehacker [Shared]

Why Your Seeds Aren’t Sprouting

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s plenty more to learn. And unfortunately, growing a plant isn’t necessarily as simple as putting a few seeds in dirt and adding water and sunlight.

For example, even if you seemingly do everything right, your seeds may not sprout. As it turns out, seeds are more fickle than many people realize. Here are some of the reasons why yours aren’t sprouting.

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The newspaper that gives back to the Earth – literally via One Earth [Shared]

I have seen other projects like this, but not on this scale. Companies need to ensure they are delivering seeds compatible with the local environment, but what a great way to easily get people growing. – Douglas

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What do you do with your newspaper when you’re done reading it? Put it in the recycle bin? Save it for packing paper? Well, one Japanese publishing company wanted you to be able to grow herbs with it! The “Green Newspaper” was invented by the publisher of the famous Japanese daily, The Mainichi Shimbunsha. Published for “Greenery Day” on May 4, 2016, the special edition dedicated to environmental news was printed on 100% biodegradable paper with plant-based ink, and embedded with seeds that, when planted, would grow into flowers to attract butterflies and other pollinators, or herbs to eat. The publisher instructed people to tear the discarded newspaper into small pieces, plant the shreds in soil, and then water the container as they would any plant.

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Plant These Quick-Sprouting Seeds for a Fast Garden via Lifehacker [Shared]

Plant These Quick-Sprouting Seeds for a Fast Garden

When starting a garden, you have two choices: planting seeds or seedlings (and other transplants). Those looking to have a close-to-instant garden will likely want to begin with already-sprouted plants. But if you decide to go the seed route, you may want to pick seeds that will produce at least something green as soon as possible.

In an article for Well + Good, writer Francesca Krempa spoke with Allison Vallin, an organic gardener from Maine, to find out which seeds sprout the fastest. Here’s what to know.

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8 Best Places to Order Vegetable Seeds – Top Online Seed Companies via Elle Decor [Shared]

8 Best Places to Order Vegetable Seeds – Top Online Seed Companies

During this period of sheltering at home for much of America, vegetable gardening has quickly become one of the nation’s top pastimes. Not only is it a great way to get outdoors, but done well, it can also (eventually) limit the number of trips you’ll have to make to your local grocery store. If you’re thinking about planting a garden but aren’t sure where to start, look no further—ELLE Decor has found the best direct-to-consumer seed companies that specialize in organic produce. The best part: Some even have teams of gardeners who can guide you in your efforts from start to finish. So get planting!

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Simple Tomato Seedlings – A Gardener’s Notebook via TikTok [Video]

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