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We&#x27;ll show you how to collect your own seeds, when is the best time to start seeds indoors, how to grow seeds indoors or outdoors and even how and when to transplant seedlings once you have them started. ]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link><image><url>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/static/img/favicon.png</url><title><![CDATA[ Garden Gate ]]></title><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com</link></image><generator>Django</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:08:55 GMT</pubDate><atom:link href="https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/.rss/latest/start-seeds/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><copyright><![CDATA[ Active Interest Media Holdco, Inc. &copy; Copyright 2026. All rights reserved. ]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[ en ]]></language><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Bright-Colored Hosta Seeds Sold Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maybe you&#x27;ve seen the advertisements selling seeds for beautiful brightly-colored hostas; find out which ones are imposters and a few varieties you can trust.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/the-truth-about-bright-colored-hosta-seeds-sold-online/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/the-truth-about-bright-colored-hosta-seeds-sold-online/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden q and a ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seed starting ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ shopping ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Garden Gate staff ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4bpt1O8WMMTJX5tQpnwYCq/3fb8dc359e20228ab54ceade12bca4e3/GG185_TIPS_phone_QA-graphic_PV.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollyhock Seeds 101: Tips for Collecting, Storing & Planting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grow hollyhocks from seed to enjoy vibrant blooms each year. Learn how to save seeds and get expert tips for stunning results.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/hollyhock-seeds-101/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/hollyhock-seeds-101/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ cutting flower ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seed saving ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seed starting ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ summer ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sherri Ribbey ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5NVbVVLqCkewVvRbgDpXi1/a2927bbe2c8ecdd6575a91d8a40a60be/How-to-save-and-start-hollyhock-seeds-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail 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]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chloe Deike ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6WFztoIUPUi0uhiz79rgLF/a536951fd360650bd239acba0af5548c/seedling-cup-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6WFztoIUPUi0uhiz79rgLF/a536951fd360650bd239acba0af5548c/seedling-cup-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6WFztoIUPUi0uhiz79rgLF/a536951fd360650bd239acba0af5548c/seedling-cup-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helpful Products for Starting Seeds Indoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[From essential supplies to helpful books, we’ve rounded up a few of our new favorite products to make indoor seed-starting easier and more rewarding this year.]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/helpful-products-for-starting-seeds-indoors/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/helpful-products-for-starting-seeds-indoors/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ garden essentials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 175 january february 2024 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ products ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ winter ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7sB4W8S9URpelY0d9rSt4J/b4d26517712da6d38a1a2c0d3b5980e5/175-GE-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail 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]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 7 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3iTbEZ8FpNv3feKz1UOvF0/641b4babebb59ced5836ffc487258a19/176-7-plants-to-start-from-seed-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3iTbEZ8FpNv3feKz1UOvF0/641b4babebb59ced5836ffc487258a19/176-7-plants-to-start-from-seed-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/3iTbEZ8FpNv3feKz1UOvF0/641b4babebb59ced5836ffc487258a19/176-7-plants-to-start-from-seed-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comparing Biodegradable Plant Pots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to use less plastic when starting seeds? We tried out several different biodegradable pots. Check out our comparison to see which one works for you!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/biodegradable-plant-pots/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/biodegradable-plant-pots/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ home grown ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ products ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ vegetables ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4ovWeDTVYqWv6SjYGb6zL6/4eb35a94d2f99bcd6bbf0eeb444eeeb0/comparing-biodegradable-pots-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4ovWeDTVYqWv6SjYGb6zL6/4eb35a94d2f99bcd6bbf0eeb444eeeb0/comparing-biodegradable-pots-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/4ovWeDTVYqWv6SjYGb6zL6/4eb35a94d2f99bcd6bbf0eeb444eeeb0/comparing-biodegradable-pots-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Save Marigold Seeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Save marigold seeds for next year and save money, too!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/how-to-save-marigold-seeds/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/how-to-save-marigold-seeds/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ annuals tender perennials ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ how to ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seed saving ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ web extra ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5QND8bdjCFtM6JMFogduGS/fc7b5d074b93349a7f11a26f4945583a/marigold-seed-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5QND8bdjCFtM6JMFogduGS/fc7b5d074b93349a7f11a26f4945583a/marigold-seed-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/5QND8bdjCFtM6JMFogduGS/fc7b5d074b93349a7f11a26f4945583a/marigold-seed-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for Using a Heat Mat for Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting seeds this spring? You should probably be using a heat mat to speed up germination to get seedlings off to a good start!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/heat-mat-for-plants/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/heat-mat-for-plants/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ products ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7gor5WpzLIx9VRMBrKq3WN/d9ce797cc91d42726f31d32438bb267f/heat-mat-for-plants-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7gor5WpzLIx9VRMBrKq3WN/d9ce797cc91d42726f31d32438bb267f/heat-mat-for-plants-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/7gor5WpzLIx9VRMBrKq3WN/d9ce797cc91d42726f31d32438bb267f/heat-mat-for-plants-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY Plant Pots for Seed Starting]]></title><description><![CDATA[These DIY paper plant pots are inexpensive to make and biodegradable too!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/diy-plant-pots-for-seed-starting/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/diy-plant-pots-for-seed-starting/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ budget friendly ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ issue 175 january february 2024 ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ special techniques ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ web extra ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6cnjajI7P9P7C8TRf3T2mV/121f5dc4b26c780dd3079d1c57517a95/DIY-Plant-Pots-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6cnjajI7P9P7C8TRf3T2mV/121f5dc4b26c780dd3079d1c57517a95/DIY-Plant-Pots-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/6cnjajI7P9P7C8TRf3T2mV/121f5dc4b26c780dd3079d1c57517a95/DIY-Plant-Pots-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Start Seeds With Soil Blocking: A Beginner-Friendly Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Start seeds in simple soil cubes — no pots needed!]]></description><link>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/soil-blocker/</link><guid>https://www.gardengatemagazine.com/articles/how-to/start-seeds/soil-blocker/</guid><category><![CDATA[ How To… ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ Start Seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ seeds ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ special techniques ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ spring ]]></category><category><![CDATA[ winter ]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jennifer Howell ]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 1 Feb 2022 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1QYk1561JTsvr46TxKTx6s/9504161c6674a65d6998770f057a7a90/Soil-blocking-pv.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><media:thumbnail url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1QYk1561JTsvr46TxKTx6s/9504161c6674a65d6998770f057a7a90/Soil-blocking-pv.jpg"/><media:content url="https://images.ctfassets.net/zma7thmmcinb/1QYk1561JTsvr46TxKTx6s/9504161c6674a65d6998770f057a7a90/Soil-blocking-pv.jpg" medium="image" type="image/jpeg"/></item></channel></rss>
