I stopped using peat moss discs for seed starting many years ago when I learned that the peat bogs were being decimated by this practice. Instead, I save my eggshells throughout the year and fill them with my own homemade compost. Here's how:
Tip: Some seeds may require bottom heat which can be accomplished with placing the carton on top of your refrigerator, water heater, or a heat mat. You can also make a little greenhouse out of a bakery plastic container, so you will not have to water very much.
By littlegamma from Southern, AL
This is a page about winter sowing seeds. Invite nature into your gardening experience by giving winter sowing a try.
This is a page about direct sowing seeds. Many flowers and vegetables grow quite well by sowing the seeds directly in the ground in your garden.
This is a page about tools to make planting and sowing easier. Having the right tools for the job is always a good idea. This is no less true of gardening.