Planting seeds directly in the garden can sometimes be risky.    When you start seeds indoors under optimal conditions you reduce risk.    Stephen gives you simple indoor seed starting tips.    Listen and then read this complete Seed Starting Guide. Also visit the Index and type in “Seed Starting” to find seed starting tips for 80 different vegetables and herbs.    You can keep growing with these books from Stephen Albert and Harvest to Table: Vegetable Garden Grower’s Guide, also Kitchen Garden Grower’s Guide, and Vegetable Garden Almanac and Planner, and Tomato Grower’s Answer Book.    Highlights: 01:53 - Container Selection and Preparation 02:54 - Sowing Seeds and Providing Optimal Conditions 03:58 - Temperature and Light Requirements 04:53 - Watering Techniques 07:22 - Post-Transplant Care 08:23 - Timing and Ideal Plant Size   Links: Website: Harvest to Table iTunes: Harvest to Table Podcast Spotify: Harvest to Table Podcast Google Podcast: Harvest to Table Podcast Amazon Music: Harvest to Table Podcast