Spring Garden Seed Starting Prep

[@cptneasy]

Waco Texas raised and live on Ranch/farm. Playing in dirt for about 68 years. I'm 72 yrs old. Gardening has made many great changes and better understanding of soil. Love your show!

[@j.l6101]

I pray for all those who help others. You and your family, of course are included

[@baerbelbegnaud5802]

I have been living in South East Texas for 60 years, before that I lived in Germany and there my mom gave me my first flower bed at 5 years old. So I guess you could say I have been gardening for 78 years. Love both your shows

[@Gardeningchristine]

I lucked out and hit a church yard sale that had 2024 Livingston seeds for 10 cents a pack! I got 200 so $20. I went back the next day and they were giving them away for free, so I picked up another 100 or so packs. So I should be set for years to come.

[@waitronunit41]

Wow!

[@michellewelch6013]

Hello Brian! central California here, not my first garden rodeo but definitely big improvements since Covid and Brian Lowell coaching. My first season, however, without my hubby to cheer me on and be proud of me when I pick a broccoli or onion or tomato. My DH died last October, and Im feeling that loss in so very many ways. We had 45 years together. Im going to downsize a bit, not able to manage everything on my own, and Im hoping that the water issues in this crazy state are not a total disaster in the wake of the LA fires.

[@michelleperkins9886]

I’m in South Central Florida. Looking through the comments, I realized I am a true “Nube” having begun my attempts to avoid murdering tomatoes, collards and eggplants only about a year or so ago. I’m moving beyond paint buckets, not totally though, and have invested in two three-tiered wooden raised beds, four 4 x 2 x 1 metal raised beds and two 8 x 2 x 2 metal raised beds. My goal this year is to put together the raised beds, set up a bed to used string to grow tomatoes and play with dirt to see what will work best. I really don’t know if I’ll get anything from any garden, but have begun starting seeds. Love your channels, and praying that everyone in Cali stays safe. I’m glad to see you’re still chugging away. Best to you for a productive season!

[@terrimarks3694]

Cedarburg, WI I have been gardening for 49 years, different locations, but seriously for 25. This is only my 3rd year of seed starting! Love both your channels!

[@heidikrause1936]

I'm next door in Jackson!

[@terrimarks3694]

@@heidikrause1936 Small world! Thanks for reaching out. That is so cool!

[@Mjknavarro]

Ventura county. 58 year old who started with houseplants in 2020 but I discovered my love of outdoor gardening about a year after. Have a small yard but enjoying my journey in learning everything about plants and starting them from seeds.

[@akcellr8r75]

Hi Brian. I live in Sub Tropical Queensland, Australia. I am 54 this year and have been gardening since I was about 4. Love growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices and ornamentals. I started weeding my parents gardens as a young fella for pocket money and now gardening has grown to be a life long passion for me with a goal to be self sufficient providing as much food as I can for my family of five.

[@barbarapernetti7766]

Hey Brian, watching from Northern NJ , 6a or so. About 30 years gardening . Raised beds and pots. Big admirer of your channel, learned a lot from you over the years. Well done!!

[@NextLevelGardening]

I appreciate the kind words, I'm glad you've found my channel helpful!

[@Pascal91]

We’re in Alaska. We can start onions early march, peppers and tomatoes mid/late march and plant out after June 1. I grew up gardening a teeny tiny amount, but I’ve been intentionally gardening about 5 years. This year is the first having 2000 sq ft of garden and I’m super excited!

[@michellemcmanus5063]

Michigan 5b Was raised a gardener but only been able to do it on my own the last 4 years. Each year has had different struggles-just can’t seem to get a break but I still love doing it! The journaling video is the BEST recommendation by far!! Absolutely love watching these videos in the winter! Thanks for all your help Brian!!

[@cynthianorman935]

Northern Arizona zone 6b. Novice gardener a couple plants here and there. 2025 is my season to vampire up with the purchase of a new home more space. You have taught me so much the last two years!!!

[@cynthianorman935]

😂 vampire up. Auto corrected from vamp up. So gearing up!!!

[@deannawood9188]

I live in Tennessee. Been gardening for 30+ years. Went from a nice established garden in Michigan for 20 years to clay dirt. After 10 years still searching for that perfect spot. Appreciate all your help. Loce your channel.

[@summerbeemeadow]

Retired, disabled. Live in Syracuse, NY area (Zone 6a). Lifetime Black Thumb. Attempting for 3 years to establish & maintain a garden in our very variable local weather and crummy alkaline soil (limestone base layer, loam/clay above). I've settled on using grow bags for most crops and have developed good soil for them. My variable disability (heart failure) keeps me from watering properly, so my goal for 2025 is to install a self-controlled drip irrigation system. I will 'engineer' this until I get it right. ☺️

[@fuzzytale]

Sierra foothills outside Sacramento. Been gardening off and on for 30+ years, and seriously for the last 15 dependent on having the space. I have 1k sqft in a community garden these days and cultivate my plots very extensively and have learned SO MUCH from your videos. Yt is way better than the days of relying on seed packets and the sunset garden book. These days I also sell veggie seedlings (using organic practices) to other local gardeners in the spring. And I LOVE Blue Pumpkin seeds, got some great seeds from them last year. Sadly, I can only afford so much shipping, so I had to go with MI gardener this year for everything b/c they had 99% of what I wanted vs about 60-70% for Blue Pumpkin.

[@EJaneS]

Hi, I'm New Haven County, Connecticut. I've been growing vegetables for about thirty-five years, in this small urban yard for fifteen of those. Gardening one way or another for most of my 65ish years. It's never the same and i'm always changing little bits with new info.

[@JodiMontano]

From Lake Mathews, CA (Riverside County) where I gardened for over 20 years. Due to the climate it was mostly cactus, succulents, drought tolerant plants, and water gardens. Now, in SW Missouri, where I'm learning to grow food since 2020.

[@susanhansen7565]

Wisconsin and gardening for 40 years and absolutely Love your videos helped me Tremendously!!!

[@JenniMBE]

Northamptonshire in the UK. I've been gardening for over 30 years. vegetables, flowers and general garden design, I love it all.

[@twanagriffin3959]

I am Twana, from 1:25 1:30 Arkansas and this will be my first year raised bed gardening. I have had gardens in the past but a long time ago. I have made myself an indoor greenhouse and have already started some seeds for my spring garden.

[@zmac9417]

I am in central New Mexico and this is my second year gardening. I’ve watched a ton of your videos and love every one of them. Last year was a learning experience for sure. Looking for better results this year.

[@kg3261]

Live in Burlington, Iowa and planning on starting seeds in basement. I have had a large garden over the last few years and now, with having chickens and ducks, I plan on planting a few things that my birds eat, like sunflower seeds. I do canning, freezing and dehydrating of my garden so, I have “fresh” vegetables all winter. SE Iowa is a zone 5. With having my chickens, I can compost their bedding and use it in my garden as fertilizer. I live in town and utilize the 45’x90’ extra property I bought a year and a half ago to the max. I am 72 years old and grew up in the country so we always had huge gardens. I also have grapes, blueberries, red and black berries in my back yard as well as raised bed of strawberries. So, following you as your tips are very helpful. Due to losing all of my vine produce to vine larva, I have decided to do more raised bed planting this year. Thanks for sharing your tips with everyone!

[@paulettebarber7219]

I’m almost 70 years old. I’m living in NW Montana now. Since ‘21. Still learning the climate. All raised beds. I’ve gardened in Seattle area, Southern Oregon and Phoenix AZ.

[@lindachorkey1316]

So glad yo see you back Brian with the gardening side too. Southeast Michigan. Gardening for years . However recent years have been cut flowers, perennials landscaping,small veggie.

[@limitedaxcess]

I've lived all over the country and have been gardening most of my adult years in every climate the USA has to offer. Landed here in Northeast South Dakota, and move most of my balcony garden in to over winter. I also purchased an Aero Garden in 2020 and a mate for it in 2022 love growing pick as you need lettuce in those. Herbs also thrive in them, but tomatoes and peppers start nicely in them as well.

[@AndrewBaumanAZ]

Hey! I've done some garden experiments here in Chandler AZ in the past, and this year is my first year of actually starting my container garden! Thank you for all your incredible advice.

[@shellynull5103]

Mid Missouri. 4th year. I am learning each year. My main focus has been to build my soil. I started with heavy clay. I think it is definitely getting better each year. Your videos are informative and inspiring. Thank you!

[@bellaseawitch4886]

Here in SE La - many gardeners have rules for planting. 1) no in ground planting before Good Friday 2) pecan trees are first to drop leaves, last to get new leaves-thus it’s safe (from freeze) to plant when pecan trees start to bud.

[@benheath3427]

Hey Brian, I am nearly 50 and live in Salt Lake, Utah. I started gardening regularly about 5 years ago by watching your videos. I learned about raised beds and proper care of the soil. In addition I have taught many co-workers and friends about starting from seeds by your videos. I always recommend subscribing to Next Level Gardening. I really appreciate what you provide us. Thanks so much.

[@mark2814b]

Central Nebraska, been gardening since 2004. Started switching over to raise beds 3 years ago. Really love the channel.

[@KathleenMoran-x4e]

New Jersey, this is my second year gardening! I'm retired and love the whole process, keeps me busy and have learned so much from you and others on u tube thanks for what you do!

[@bellaseawitch4886]

SE Louisiana learning to garden. Hoping for some real success this year!

[@gardenfreshtotable]

I have had some sort of garden since I was very young, but I have been gardening a lot over the last 20 years. Love this time of year anxiously awaiting seed planting time.

[@peterpitre1503]

Hey Brian, enjoy your videos for the past 3 or so years, I am garden about 4 years now and 3 raised beds now along with 20 grow bags. I am from NJ and I am hooked. Thanks

[@joycekarschner6607]

Hi, Brian. Perryville, Maryland here. I've been gardening off and on for 30 plus years. I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for all the info.

[@kiakend]

I live in Frederick MD. I’ve been gardening off and on for about 10 yrs. I’m finally in my forever home and started from scratch last year

[@hollymorhart6990]

❤🎉

[@elizabethgreen5991]

Marion, SC. Been gardening in containers and raised beds for 4 years. I listened to you all the time, and you are so much help to me!!😊

[@alysonbaker939]

Great show. I’ve been gardening since 1972. I love your show, continuing to learn with every show. Thank you.

[@veleriasingletary3556]

I been gardening for 14 years in North Carolina zone 7B. I save a lot of my seeds,and also purchase seeds. Your videos has been very helpful.

[@bryancarroll-i3d]

Central OK. I’ve been gardening for about 5 years. I started watching your videos and they helped a ton! Thanks!!!

[@gwenbush6184]

Hi! Gwen from Bunnell Florida zone 9B here. Going into my 4th year gardening. Still learning lots! Enjoy watching your videos!

[@shandysgarden]

Hamilton Ohio (right above Cincinnati) Zone 6B where we get all four seasons and I've been gardening and urban Homesteading and learning since 2019! I sure HOPE 2025 is my year to move to bigger pastures! I've outgrown my little classroom 😊

[@carolfox4454]

Been gardening 60 years. Now in NC. Winding down as I am now in my 80s.

[@debbiegong7868]

I live in California and gardening for almost 5 years. I learned so much from you. Thank you ❤

[@juneramirez8580]

I am from the low AZ desert, zone 9b. And I have started a number of spring season seeds indoors so far. I hope to plant some cool season seeds for a few plants as my last seeding before it becomes too late. I am in my 70's so I have been gardening for at least 50 years. Love your channel. I grew in New York. California and 30 years here in Arizona.

[@WildNVolatile]

I live in Michigan, and I have ben following you since you were still California Garden TV, first video I watched of yours was your garden tour 5 years ago when you still lived at your old house. I moved into my house in 2017 and 2018 is when we started our first garden, and I discovered you a little before COVID hit. In 2021 we took down our old fence and I used the wood from that to build raised beds. Those didnt last long lol. In 2022 I bulldozed my entire garden, litterally. My husbad built raised beds out of 2x4s and corrugated metal. Now I have those same beds looking so pretty still to this day. I credit a lot of the inspiration from watching you transform your gardens.

[@daviddunagan4185]

North Georgia. 77 years old. Started gardening with my dad and a neighbor when was about 10 years old. Helping hoe a 30 acre corn field. Hated gardening for years. Now I love it. Raised beds are wonderful. Oh yeah, I have two of the same seed saving containers that you have. Great videos.

[@lispottable]

Hi Brian. I live in Colorado zone 5b. I’ve been gardening for my whole life and I’m 70. Still going strong. We love growing as much of our own food as we can! Love your channels!

[@TruittKelley]

Jacksonville, Florida. I was raised gardening ... wasn't able to garden for 30 years because we lived in a townhouse in Maryland. My new wife and I have been gardening for 3 years now. AND we've been watching both of your channels since then. Janine is in your community on line. Thanks for ALL y'all do for us !!

[@salseygirl]

Birmingham Alabama, first year gardening. Your channel has become my go to channel for my gardening education and beginner journey!

[@brendaray8226]

I live in South Louisiana. I grew up working in the garden been gardening most of my 76 years! Good to see you back!!

[@CharleyCarlson]

Been gardening for 45 years. Still have learned something from you.

[@SherriTriplet-y5u]

Northern Indiana, been gardening in one form or another for 56 years.

[@HandcraftedGourds]

So I’m listening to you, and washing gourds! You mentioned luffas you grew at your previous home. I grew them last year for the first time, and gosh what a huge amount I harvested, and cleaned, processed. I ended up making soap all natural- mostly goats milk and made pockets with luffas, slid my handmade soap in. I gave them as gifts, along with pieces of luffas cut in segments. I’ll grow again this year, as we did another arbor just for luffa. Happy growing this season Brian. ( And I cannot wait till your cow freshens- so exciting!!

[@dacypollock7610]

Yes I would like to share my winter sown seeds w you. Thanks to you I started last year and love it

[@sylvialyles919]

❤Greenville, South Carolina and my second year trying the garden and I won't give up❤Awesome video❤

[@DavidBrenner-c8r]

St Ignace Michigan gardening for 48 years started in my dad‘s garden. Can’t say I loved it back then. But very glad he got me hooked

[@JohnsSuburbGarden]

Thanks Brian! I love that I get great tips and reminders every time I watch one of your videos. Also, really enjoying the Next Level Gardening Community..I recommend for those not already part of the community. 😃

[@NextLevelGardening]

Great to hear John! Thank you!

[@Gabby83ish]

Michigan 6a and this will be my first year starting a raised bed garden. Super excited 😊🌱

[@jameshovis1074]

Charleston, South Carolina and I can have a garden year round here , love doing it

[@laurieboadway2588]

Thank you so much for the explanations of OP, Hybrid, F-1, Heirloom - SO HELPFUL!!!!!! Had no idea before today!!

[@shirleyscott797]

Hi Brian, I'm in Muskoka, Ontario Canada I planted radishes for the first time when I was about 10 years old, I am 78 now I've planted tomatoes for almost ever since then but still learn a lot from people like you. Good to learn new ideas

[@criscollett3427]

Ohio my first year and I'm overwhelmed already

[@juneramirez8580]

Just take it slow. You don't have to buy everything people try to sell you. Look up your state's cooperative extension and try to find their planting information. You get a map, so to speak, of what and most importantly WHEN to grow something. Then you can just plant outside, protect seedlings from the birds and you should be off to a good start! And just remember, the best gardeners also have failures.

[@michellemcmanus5063]

Recommend Brian’s book, companion planting! I ended up getting mine spiral bound cause I use it so much;). GREAT BOOK!

[@Ken-h5d]

Just revel in the 'overwhelming'. I've been trying off and on for almost 10 years. Solidly, this will be my third year. Best advice, gain all the resources you can. Brian is awesome and helped me out the most, but I also check in on a couple of other YT channels. Beyond that, I pester a local gardening center till, (I think), they groan when they see me pull in. I also ask a couple of people in the area that garden. All this info put together has led me to some spectacular results AND some devastating failures. Savor the goodness, learn from the oops, and don't give up. Good luck!!!

[@MadamKsTarot]

Best advice I can give is to give plenty of attention to your plants. Talk to them, touch them when you go by. This shows you who needs help and problem areas can be attended to early. We all have struggles so don't be hard on yourself. I struggled with green peppers pop corn and cabbage and sweet corn last year. Struggle every year with watermelon??

[@hollymorhart6990]

❤

[@debradixon6746]

Im from high desert of So Cal. Im starting peppers and tomatoes and different flowers. Ive been gardening for over 30 yrs.

[@terigreen8649]

I am Okla City and started with you about 5 or 6 years ago. I got the package containers. A 3 years ago. I am bad about videos or Journaling. Started with building raised beds and got 3 out of 4 beds built then ran out of money (actually 4 out of 5 because do have asparagus bed built in separate area) Having fun. You helped a lot with veggies!

[@carlandersonlll6861]

Brewer Maine. Started gardening with my dad and Sister when i was 13 in 1993 Holden Maine and still gardening (Now in buckets at my apartment for a few years and also help my dad with his garden in Holden Maine). Also helped my dad plant a bunch of apple trees when i was 13 yrs old in 1993 on his 50+ acres

[@Eric-gi9kg]

The grow light that you recommended (LED) that puts out all the needed healthy zones... is incredible. Bought it on Amazon using your link. Outstanding light system, and it was inexpensive compared to a fluorescent lighting setup. My current indoor growing area is the top of an old (cheap) dresser.. 2ft x 6ft. Used pvc for hanging the lights and controls/heat mat monitors. Put down insulation foam board under the heating mats to help push the heat upwards.

[@chrishall3527]

Hi Brian! This will be my first year gardening. I am in the Sacramento, CA area. With the sea of videos and website out there starting to become overwhelming , I found your channel. I have found your videos to be super informative, yet easily understood by a beginner like myself. I like the pace of your presentations and your footage always shows just what is needed. For these reasons, I have decided to follow your methods to get me started. I am really looking forward to this spring.

[@dianneanello2937]

Johns Creek GA zone 8a, I've been gardening for 5 years and learning every day via youtube. Thank you

[@brianmichellewaddell1163]

Gold Hill Oregon, grew up with helping my dad in his hobby garden. Currently building our homestead (while working a full-time + job) ❤

[@jo-annjewett7552]

Corpus Christi, Texas. Started in the garden as a kid. I am now almost 75.

[@wendymannion9480]

Hi Brian , I am from south Wales in uk . Been gardening only 3 year . Love watching you garden in lovely weather all year round,

[@helenmcclellan452]

I live in Cleveland, TN and this will be my 5th year gardening. I started perennial flower seeds indoors from seeds in December since I have a greenhouse to move them into after I pot them up after the second up-potting. I just stardy hardy herbs and brassicas. My favorite seed company is Botanical Interest,and second MIigardener. I also buy seeds from: Eden Brothers & Ferri Seeds (for flowers), & I buy a few seeds from Johnny Seeds (Carmen Pepper), & Baker Creek (Blue Salvia, yellow tomato varieties). I also buy some of my favorite varieties of veggies (sugar snap, national pickling cucumber) and zinnias from the Dollar Tree. This year my focus will be on seed saving..

[@Nelsiemum]

Hi from New Zealand. Only been gardening a few years, just bought our 5 acre homestead and excited to continue the gardening and start having a few animals.

[@susanscott7120]

Excellent video, Brian! I love the KISS method of seed starting!

[@Benny-fj8ve]

Honor Michigan. Thank you for your videos on both channels!

[@MudderGirl13]

Greetings from Western NY! We are now Zone 6b here. Yike! I'm still pretty new to gardening, maybe about 5 years now. So much still to learn!

[@pamelaschneller3222]

Hi Brian, I am 75, been gardening on and off for many years. The last 15 years, very seriously. I live on Long Island on the water and have 6 large raised beds. Thank you for your advice.

[@marysills4317]

We moved to TN six years ago from SoCal. I have always had something growing usually tomatoes, squash, and herbs. Now I’ve added all kind of peppers, okra, and potatoes.

[@esthersdaughterlong8149]

Fantastic video Brian. I really enjoy how you teach. I use non-GMO but mostly heirloom seeds. Central Florida here. Thank you so much.

[@mags9536]

I'm in central Scotland and I've only been growing veg for about 3 years. I've still got a lot to learn

[@kaylindunbar2927]

AH! I Love blue pumpkin seed co!! I started ordering from them when they were an etsy shop. Super nice and great seeds.

[@NextLevelGardening]

Yes!

[@gamemakerdude]

I'm in southeast Louisiana zone 9a, and I've been gardening for about 5 years now. Thank you for a very informative video!

[@PghTrekker]

Hi Brian, watching from Pittsburgh, PA. I've been gardening since 2000, and still have a lot to learn. Thanks for all of the great advice

[@MamaTine9]

Southeast Louisiana here. This will be my second year gardening. I learned SO much from you last year! 🤗

[@zarinabosco]

Gilbert AZ zone 9b Brand new gardener. In my learning phase and your contents are very specific and to the point.

[@cyborgzulu2011]

Out of Chillicothe, Ohio. Been gardening for some time and renting a home where I can finally have a real garden. Watching this to help me to start seeds!

[@Yolybteach]

Greetings from Miami, Florida Zone 10b ❤! I have been gardening for three years. Your videos have provided a wealth of information to beginning gardeners like myself. Thank you!!

[@Nana30533]

Hi there. I’m from Florida and this is my 7th year gardening. Thanks for the videos 🎉

[@LisaDolanRoth]

Pennsylvania 6b and most of my life but expanding each year the past 20 years, especially during the pandemic and after retirement.

[@LanaiDebbie]

Another great, informative video. Thanks Brian!

[@sharonknorr1106]

Well, as I am watching this, I am sorting and organizing seeds, same containers that you and most others use now, and have also cleared out the old table in the laundry room where I start seeds. I have a greenhouse, so am going to get some cool-weather stuff started that I can put out there in a couple weeks now that the days are getting longer and they will be fine in my cool greenhouse. February is onions and some flowers. I am in Zone 5B and my last frost date is usually around the middle to end of May, although it is being affected by climate change, so I may be planting earlier. Last frost date is also later than it used to be, so longer growing season which is nice.

[@patti4070]

I live in the Treasure Valley in Idaho. I’ve gardened for 40 years. I use the same boxes for seeds. I have a box for veggies and one for misc flowers. The third box is dated for that year ie: 2025 In the individual boxes I date them according to month that I will start individual seeds. I also keep a chart of what I plant, date, germination and so on. I make a map of my garden and what is being planted where for that season. I keep a notebook with all past maps, charts of growth, etc As well as a spread sheet of what I have for seed supplies which gets update in the winter after the season is done.

[@Diabeticgardener]

I'm living in Georgia zone 8a. This is my 5th year gardening. Looking forward to doing more with preserving what I grow this year.

[@ChristineHartsfield]

2nd year. Got my seeds! Ready to go. Had a horrible squash issue last year. Going all organic…Watermelon went well, cucumbers, beans, herbs, potatoes, cabbage, chard, Brussels too! Small garden. Did 1-2 plants of each . I have garlic and onions in another bed.

[@tiwaehiametalor511]

I’m in Prosper, TX. Started gardening last year. Looking forward to this spring.

[@kaydeed2615]

well I'm 66 and my dad had me and my siblings gardening from the time we were very small. I live in Connecticut close to the coast. last frost date for us is right around the middle of April. I'll start some of my seeds early February

[@BH-gr2ds]

Lots of good info here. Can't wait to start sowing my seeds. But I'm ready... supplies and seeds have been ordered and received. I keep a record of when things are planted, when they germinate, when they get transplanted, moved out, and date planted in the garden. I also make notes like "start 2 weeks later next year," etc. As I sow the seeds, I keep a list of the seeds leftover after I've seeded the desired amount, (name, number of seeds left, year purchased) This type of record keeping doesn't need to be elaborate, a few sheets of paper on a clipboard works well. I grow a large garden every year and this process is extremely time saving and helpful.

[@langfeng1581]

I’m watching from Shanghai China by way of Las Vegas. I’ve been a balcony gardener for 5 years. I’m in zone 7/8. Getting prepped for seed starting very soon.😀