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Seeds, soil, plants, watering and care techniques make a great gardener. Learn more in this free educational video series.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Density, soil type, climate and location are all important in determining where you should plant your seeds. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Prep soil with water, sunlight, irrigation and any other elements that will let your soon-to-be plants thrive. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Appreciate the various ways in which different plants grow and take on life. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Proper soil and climate are two elements that will make planting seeds successfully easier. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Soak and score seeds in order to encourage proper growth. Learn more in this free educational video series.
There are various techniques to water seeds and seedlings - but understanding what works best for your lifestyle and type of plant will aid the growing process. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Keep planters clean and bacteria free before setting your plants in them. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Take the proper steps to keep indoor plants safe and healthy. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Proper fertilization keeps plants nourished and encourages growth. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Proper weather is essential for the success of your seedlings and plants. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Keep extra seeds dry and on-hand for your next round of plants. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Thinning and spreading out seedlings can keep your garden organized and your growing plants healthy. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Caution must be used when transferring large seedlings into a bigger plant to encourage growth. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Take the proper steps to get your plant used to the unpredictable conditions of outside weather. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Transplanting seedlings to your outside garden can make it look more lush than ever - as long as the plant successfully take to that garden. Learn more in this free educational video series.
Part of the fun of gardening is seeing a plant grow from it's inception...the seed. There is something magical about seeing a plant start from a seed and grow until its full grown and die. Gardening truly is a microcosm for the entire life cycle. Many people find solace in the quiet and therapeutic process of home gardening. Whether you're young or old, gardens can be a great source of peace, which is why the experts at Expert Village put together this free gardening tutorial.
In this free video series, watch as expert gardener Doug Smiddy teaches how to grow a plant from a seed. Learn how to choose soil for seeds, how to prepare the soil for planting, how to develop a system for growing seeds, how to plant seeds, how to soak and score seeds, how to water seeds, how to sanitize planters, how to fertilize seedlings, when to plant seedlings, how to store extra seeds, how to thin out seedlings, how to transplant seedlings into a larger pot and then the garden, and how to harden off plants. Gardening is relaxing and you don't have to be a monk to do it, so let the experts at Expert Village get you started today.
Doug Smiddy Doug Smiddy has had an active interest in gardening as long has he can remember. "When people ask me haw long I've been gardening, I like to tell them that I've had the dirt under my fingernails since I was a kid. Perhaps I should wash them!" After working for a very popular garden center and nursery for over 6 years, and becoming a certified Master Gardener in 2004, he now owns his own successful business, Smiddy's Gardening Services, a very in-demand local company. "I think that the greatest pleasure I get is from giving lectures at local libraries, and from teaching kids about gardening when I work with the 4H clubs here in Vermont. It's true what they say, to teach is to learn."dkdk
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