The New Seed-Starters Handbook — by Nancy Bubel with Jean Nick

Starting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction and reward. 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 updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings successfully. Inside, you'll find the latest research in seed starting, the best growing media, the newest gardening materials, solutions to seed-starting problems and a source list for seeds and hard-to-find gardening supplies. Why start your own plants from seed? Two words — security and adventure. The gardener who raises plants from seed can experience both. Security–that confidence in the future that springs from one's own ability, forethought, and preparation. Adventure–the soaring sense of "anything is possible" and "there are so many interestin