If you're like us, you throw away too many of those thin plastic containers you buy blueberries in. Instead, put them to good ...

The Reel by @the_discogarden makes it seem so simple. Add some soil to an empty berry clamshell, sprinkle in some seeds, top ...

Most other small plastic food containers, such as single-serving yogurt cups, clamshell-type salad packages or egg cartons, are also well-suited for starting seeds — as long as you’ve poked ...

Purchase a plastic grow flat or tray designed for seed starting. A long, shallow container is designed specifically to accommodate a growing plant and its roots. Seed-starting kits might come with ...

For best germination, start seeds in containers filled two-thirds with vermiculite (a lightweight, moisture-absorbing mineral sold in garden centers). The containers should have drainage holes in ...

Another task to complete before the start of seed-sowing is to clean your pots, trays and flats. After washing, rinse the containers in a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 9 parts water to ...

Most other small plastic food containers, such as single-serving yogurt cups, clamshell-type salad packages or egg cartons, are also well-suited for starting seeds — as long as you’ve poked ...

But have you given thought to what containers you’ll use? If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting ...