Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Not just because the weather is starting to warm up but, because that means I can get back outside to tend to the various plants and shrubs that make up our landscape. In early spring I like to survey the yard looking for emerging perennials and Brian likes to get his seeds organized. We have a small patch of land in our backyard that is designated for our garden. We give the patch of land a spring cleaning to prepare for the plants that we begin growing indoors. It’s super easy and I’ve outlined it here for you.

1. PURCHASE A SEED STARTER KIT
   Seed starter kits are relatively cheap. You can get 72 seed pellets for under $10. I recommend this option because it’s super easy and great for beginners. You can plant 2-3 seeds per pellet.
   
   
2. PURCHASE SEEDS
   What would you like to grow? Different crops grow at different times of the year. Decide what you’d like to grow and find out how long it will take to bare crops. You can find decent seeds at The Home Depot or similar stores but if you’d like to fine-tune your selections you can check out the brand Park Seeds or Burpee Seeds. 
   
   
3. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THE SEED STARTER KIT
   This step is self-explanatory but extremely important. Some seeds fail to germinate so give them the best start possible. Some starter kits come with supplements to add to the water used for hydrating your seeds. 
   
   
4. TRANSFER SEEDLINGS TO LARGER TERRACOTTA POTS
   Congratulations! Your seedling has matured into a plant. This is an exciting step. You can transfer the entire pellet into a bigger pot of soil. Don’t worry, the pellets are biodegradable, and your plants will simply outgrow them. No need to unwrap them during the transfer.
   
   
5. TRANSFER PLANTS TO THEIR FINAL GROWING POT OR PLACE THEM IN THE GROUND
   By this time, it should be consistently warm enough to transfer your growing plants into the ground. If you are not planting them outside, now is the step to transfer them to their final growing pot.
   
   
6. WATER. WATCH REPEAT.
   If your plants have made it this far, yay! This is an exciting time. If you have put your plants into the ground, be sure to go out and check that your local wildlife isn’t getting to your crops before you have a chance to bring them inside. It doesn’t hurt to weed and do some light aeration of your soil as well. Nourish your plants as you see fit and enjoy the harvest.