a little tip that hopefully would be helpful: place grow lights no further than 3 inches away from the soil level for healthier and less leggy seedlings. I usually put something, like books, under the starter cell trays, until the seedlings grow taller. Then keep removing the books to maintain that ideal space between the surface and the grow light.
Dollar Tree seeds are GREAT! My mum and I planted DT zinnia seeds along her driveway last year and they grew fast & thick and were so colorful, bright, and varied! She had an explosion of flowers summer to fall. AMAZING
You have me a good idea on only opening the side of the seed packet and stapling it shut so they store easier and you don’t have to worry about the seeds being everywhere 👍🏻
You can also use cardboard egg cartons or toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes, cut into 1/4s and put them into your plastic egg carton from DT to act as a greenhouse. That way, you can remove the seedlings and plant them, tubes and all.
I just found this video and I love how much it helped me. I’m moving to Texas and want to start growing my fruits and vegetables. Thanks for sharing your tips.😊😊
OK This video is by far the best to explain how to start seeds. Im still learning and this will save me some of the error in my trail and error phase 🤣
Thank you for sharing this budget friendly recipe. Budgeting better with my groceries has been on my mind with the rising prices. This kind of video is very helpful for me and I am sure many other people right now. I try to budget best I can but I know I can always learn. I make cooking videos too so you know I’m making lots of food so every penny I can save on groceries counts. I hope that we can continue to learn from each other. Never stop learning and growing!
Aww I love this!! I learned so much and now I’m wanting to go to the dollar tree and try this!! I usually just plant and pray in the yard but this seems so much more practical!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Mandy! Yes! I usually direct sow but I want the best possible harvest this year. You should see the seedlings now! They’re getting so big already! I hope you’re doing well. 💚
I bought the cucumbers, dill, cherry tomato, kale, spinach, radishand cayenne peppers. I planted Cucumber, Kale, spinach and radishes straight in the ground and they have all sprouted and come up! At .25 a pack, Wow! I started the tomato and cayenne pepper in the house and they have all come up! I had success with all the seeds I bought from Dollar tree so far! I am very surprised! I love your ideas!
@@Marnae It has really thrived! I have harvested Kale, Chives, Summer Squash, Mint, Dill. My tomatoes are not ripe yet but I have green ones. The pepper plants are blooming but no fruit yet. I have about 17 tomato plants, I have baby cucumbers that will be reasy next week. The spinach did not do anything, but that is okay.
@@Marnae Great! Harvested a 12" Cucumber, 4 Summer squash, Kale, Onions...so far! I have a ton of baby summer squash on the way, same with tomatoes, carrots, beets and peppers.
I subscribed just after the 5 second mark... I LOVE dollar tree. I bought the soil, the stackable planters, a bunch of seed packs. But I need to organize like you sis.
If I can give you stars it would be of the charts this video is absolutely amazing, jeez the amount of information is fantastic amazing and beyond thank you thank your tips are so creative, and useful
OMG!!! thank you so much for this...I just bought tons of seeds from them. I was leary about the starter soil and you just eased my mind. I will definitely be going to get some of this soil. I bought a few of the cupcake holders to act as a green house and some cups for my little seedlings...I appreciate you and thank you for making this video!!!
I think you'll find the egg tray "cells" to be a little small and also hard to get the seedlings out of. Not trying to be critical, just helpful. I'm always recycling something to start plants and some work well but others just don't.
So much for this awesome great video today I really did enjoy it learn something new every day about starting garden seeds thank you so much for a great video until the next time bye-bye for now
Thank you Grandma Sandy! Yes! I feel like I learn something every gardening season. It’s so rewarding. I hope you’re doing well! Do you plan to garden this year?
I saw, “Faith and Family…” in your title, and I subscribed, plus I love gardening and have used Dollar Tree seeds for years. Looking forward to your Chanel.
Thank you so much! It wasn't but I did give updates through out my decor videos. Feel free to check it out by skipping to 17:50 in the video! XO ua-cam.com/video/SQNeS7FR_RM/v-deo.html
At our Dollar Tree we don't get that type of seed starting mix ours is an expandable one which contains coco noir. Some of those seed types you see them at high dollar seed companies. Which is good if you are on a budget. Happy gardening everyone for 2023.
I want to purchase the IKEA storage unit. Can you advise where to find the storage and plastic bag. Also couldn’t find the information for the lights from Amazon. I’m very excited to get started.
Here's the ikea link www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hyllis-shelf-unit-indoor-outdoor-00278578/ Here's the link to the grow lightswww.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R14MFW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
Love these budget ideas. How long do you think the sponge trick will keep the plants watered? I am thinking of going on a 2 week vacation and was wondering if making a hydroponics system would be necessary to go through to keep them alive lol.
Thanks love! Sorry for the late reply. I had severe back pain and couldn't do much. Thanks for commenting and watching. Here's the link: SMALL - amzn.to/3yeP86X LARGE CLEAR - amzn.to/33DGbWA LARGE MULTI_COLOR - amzn.to/3hjHJx1 Let me know how they work our for you! XO
I looked for it on IKEA's website but it think it's been discontinued. Here's the link to the shelf. Maybe it will come up for you. www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hyllis-shelf-unit-indoor-outdoor-00278578/
They turned out great. I didn't do a full video. However, I gave updates through my decor videos. You can check out an update here. Feel free to skip to 17:50 in the video to get an update on the garden! ua-cam.com/video/SQNeS7FR_RM/v-deo.html
Loved it. I had bought the dollar tree seeds and your video motivated me to get going. I have the same IKEA shelve, I was wondering if you could tell me more about the grow lights that you were using? Thank you 😊
Hey love! Absolutely! Here are the lights that I used. amzn.to/3tIsXSO I kept the shelving unit zipped closed during the day to create a little ecosystem. The unit cover has vents on the side therefore I wasn't worried about air flow. All of my seedlings germinated. They are now in the garden XO
awesome organization I would like to know where you got your seed organizer if you could message me back that would be terrific, thanks and happy gardening
a little tip that hopefully would be helpful: place grow lights no further than 3 inches away from the soil level for healthier and less leggy seedlings. I usually put something, like books, under the starter cell trays, until the seedlings grow taller. Then keep removing the books to maintain that ideal space between the surface and the grow light.
Ahh! Thanks for the tips! I will try that for the upcoming season. Thank you so much!
Dollar Tree seeds are GREAT! My mum and I planted DT zinnia seeds along her driveway last year and they grew fast & thick and were so colorful, bright, and varied! She had an explosion of flowers summer to fall. AMAZING
You have me a good idea on only opening the side of the seed packet and stapling it shut so they store easier and you don’t have to worry about the seeds being everywhere 👍🏻
You can also use cardboard egg cartons or toilet paper tubes or paper towel tubes, cut into 1/4s and put them into your plastic egg carton from DT to act as a greenhouse. That way, you can remove the seedlings and plant them, tubes and all.
Excellent idea! Thanks for the tip.
I just did the microgreens in the coconut coir, worked great!
I just found this video and I love how much it helped me. I’m moving to Texas and want to start growing my fruits and vegetables. Thanks for sharing your tips.😊😊
OK This video is by far the best to explain how to start seeds. Im still learning and this will save me some of the error in my trail and error phase 🤣
Yay! I'm glad you found it to be useful. XO
Thank you for sharing this budget friendly recipe. Budgeting better with my groceries has been on my mind with the rising prices. This kind of video is very helpful for me and I am sure many other people right now. I try to budget best I can but I know I can always learn. I make cooking videos too so you know I’m making lots of food so every penny I can save on groceries counts. I hope that we can continue to learn from each other. Never stop learning and growing!
Aww I love this!! I learned so much and now I’m wanting to go to the dollar tree and try this!! I usually just plant and pray in the yard but this seems so much more practical!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks Mandy! Yes! I usually direct sow but I want the best possible harvest this year. You should see the seedlings now! They’re getting so big already! I hope you’re doing well. 💚
Thanks for the sponge idea
Anytime! XO
Thank you for these great tips. My daughter has been harassing me to start a garden and I don't have a single green thumb existing on my body!
I only wish you did a follow up so we could see the fruits of all your hard labor!
I have a few pictures on my instagram @marnae.anita. Just replanted all the same seeds for 2022. I will be sure to document the progress. XO
I bought the cucumbers, dill, cherry tomato, kale, spinach, radishand cayenne peppers. I planted Cucumber, Kale, spinach and radishes straight in the ground and they have all sprouted and come up! At .25 a pack, Wow!
I started the tomato and cayenne pepper in the house and they have all come up! I had success with all the seeds I bought from Dollar tree so far! I am very surprised! I love your ideas!
Yaaaaaaay! That's so awesome Jonni. My tomatoes really thrived. How's your garden doing thus far?
@@Marnae It has really thrived! I have harvested Kale, Chives, Summer Squash, Mint, Dill. My tomatoes are not ripe yet but I have green ones. The pepper plants are blooming but no fruit yet. I have about 17 tomato plants, I have baby cucumbers that will be reasy next week. The spinach did not do anything, but that is okay.
@@Marnae Great! Harvested a 12" Cucumber, 4 Summer squash, Kale, Onions...so far! I have a ton of baby summer squash on the way, same with tomatoes, carrots, beets and peppers.
Hi. Just saw your video on UA-cam 2/9/2023. Looking for the Ikea stand. Love your self wick idea.
This video was recommended to me today. This was very informative to me. I'll have to check out the back catalog
I subscribed just after the 5 second mark... I LOVE dollar tree. I bought the soil, the stackable planters, a bunch of seed packs. But I need to organize like you sis.
Thank you 1st timer❤
Thank you for hanging out!
Great video, I'm just subscribed to your channel.
This is a great video! I got so many helpful and budget-friendly ideas from you! Thanks much!
Yay! Glad it was helpful!
If I can give you stars it would be of the charts this video is absolutely amazing, jeez the amount of information is fantastic amazing and beyond thank you thank your tips are so creative, and useful
OMG!!! thank you so much for this...I just bought tons of seeds from them. I was leary about the starter soil and you just eased my mind. I will definitely be going to get some of this soil. I bought a few of the cupcake holders to act as a green house and some cups for my little seedlings...I appreciate you and thank you for making this video!!!
Glad I could help! XOXO
Very beautiful upload nice share 🌼🌻🌹🌷🥀
Have a wonderful day
Simply
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy gardening! 💚
Great green thumb .
Thank you love! 💚 I’m trying! What do you plan on growing this year?
I just bought my seeds today I got pumpkin spinach tomato’s bell peppers and corn seeds
OMG! That's going to be so awesome. Let me know how the pumpkins turn out. I haven't tried growing those yet. XO
You have such a wonderful smile! 💗
Thank you so much Melody! 🧡 I truly appreciate you!
I think you'll find the egg tray "cells" to be a little small and also hard to get the seedlings out of. Not trying to be critical, just helpful. I'm always recycling something to start plants and some work well but others just don't.
So much for this awesome great video today I really did enjoy it learn something new every day about starting garden seeds thank you so much for a great video until the next time bye-bye for now
Thank you Grandma Sandy! Yes! I feel like I learn something every gardening season. It’s so rewarding. I hope you’re doing well! Do you plan to garden this year?
So many great tips!!!
Thanks love!
This is a heck of a lot to do to start some seed.
I've got time :-)
Thanks so much for the info!
Anytime!!!
Just picked up some seeds including the assorted bell pepper’s… but there was only one seed in that one lol! It better be the lucky seed :)
Oh no! haha! Let us know how it goes! Good luck!
Really great video!
Thanks for this helpful $Tree video!👍🏽
Thank you for watching and commenting sweetheart! I truly appreciate it! I hope you're have a great day!
I saw, “Faith and Family…” in your title, and I subscribed, plus I love gardening and have used Dollar Tree seeds for years. Looking forward to your Chanel.
Thank you sweetie. 💚 Happy to have you!
Great video fellow gardener, awesome technique 👏🏽 I’ll be watching and learning from zone5 stay Encouraged
Thanks love! Let me know how the garden turns out! Can’t wait to see the results on your channel! 💚💚💚 Happy gardening 🪴
This is an excellent video. Very informative. Thanks:)
I love the markers. But l use a piece of on my to write on them. This way l can remove the tape and use again.
That's a great idea!
Loved the video!! . Was the follow up vid. Uploaded? 👀👀
Thank you so much! It wasn't but I did give updates through out my decor videos. Feel free to check it out by skipping to 17:50 in the video! XO ua-cam.com/video/SQNeS7FR_RM/v-deo.html
I use the foil trays for water them use the cookie sheets underneath, firmer and easier to move around. Great workable ideas. New sub
I luv it Marnae! You know I instantly subscribed ❤️
Thank you Sister! It means so much to me! I hope you’re doing well! 💚💚💚💚💚💚
Where did you get the covered stand from where you placed the seed trays. I see where you said you purchased the item from.
Where did you get your seed holders from? Do you have a link?? Thanks for sharing
Hey! Michaels.www.michaels.com/product/rainbow-photo-craft-keeper-by-simply-tidy-10468242?michaelsStore=1092&inv=19
At our Dollar Tree we don't get that type of seed starting mix ours is an expandable one which contains coco noir. Some of those seed types you see them at high dollar seed companies. Which is good if you are on a budget. Happy gardening everyone for 2023.
Awesome video!! Did you do a follow up to show the results?
I posted a few pictures on my instagram @marnae.anita
I love this! I’m always looking for cost effective ways to grow both food & flowers for pollinators. Great job 👏🏻
Thank you so much!!! Glad it was helpful! Happy gardening Katherine! XOXO
Love your channel ❤
Hello where did you get the organizer for your seeds?
I want to purchase the IKEA storage unit. Can you advise where to find the storage and plastic bag. Also couldn’t find the information for the lights from Amazon. I’m very excited to get started.
Here's the ikea link
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hyllis-shelf-unit-indoor-outdoor-00278578/
Here's the link to the grow lightswww.amazon.com/gp/product/B086R14MFW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
They have the containers with lids on them in the gardening section already ..there black plastic with the clear lids.. there the greenhouse ones
Awesomeness
Love these budget ideas. How long do you think the sponge trick will keep the plants watered? I am thinking of going on a 2 week vacation and was wondering if making a hydroponics system would be necessary to go through to keep them alive lol.
I saw your video I don't have a green house but I have a corner in my apt that's dark will that work
Hey there! Yes! Use what you have. 🤦🏽♀️💚
Oh! I love your sees organizer? Any links for those items?
Thanks love! Sorry for the late reply. I had severe back pain and couldn't do much. Thanks for commenting and watching. Here's the link: SMALL - amzn.to/3yeP86X LARGE CLEAR - amzn.to/33DGbWA LARGE MULTI_COLOR - amzn.to/3hjHJx1 Let me know how they work our for you! XO
Can you provide a link to the cover for the shelving please
I looked for it on IKEA's website but it think it's been discontinued. Here's the link to the shelf. Maybe it will come up for you. www.ikea.com/us/en/p/hyllis-shelf-unit-indoor-outdoor-00278578/
My DT has few of these items.
Awesome! Yes. They still carry these items throughout the summer. Let me know if you plant anything! Best of luck to you! XOXO
I don't have the greenhouse thing you have,do I need that have my plants germinate?
No problem! 💚 You sure don’t need it! Just garden with what you have.
What is the little box that you have your seeds in where'd you get that did you get that from the Dollar tree
It's a photo organizer. You can find it as Micheals and Hobby Lobby.
Walmart has them online
@@Marnae i just asked this same question
Thank you for your answer
How did these turn out?
They turned out great. I didn't do a full video. However, I gave updates through my decor videos. You can check out an update here. Feel free to skip to 17:50 in the video to get an update on the garden! ua-cam.com/video/SQNeS7FR_RM/v-deo.html
Do you save your seeds from year to year?
I would love to but I'm not that skilled yet! LOL. I just purchase new seeds from Dollar Tree each year.
Loved it. I had bought the dollar tree seeds and your video motivated me to get going. I have the same IKEA shelve, I was wondering if you could tell me more about the grow lights that you were using?
Thank you 😊
Hey love! Absolutely! Here are the lights that I used. amzn.to/3tIsXSO I kept the shelving unit zipped closed during the day to create a little ecosystem. The unit cover has vents on the side therefore I wasn't worried about air flow. All of my seedlings germinated. They are now in the garden XO
@@Marnae thank you so much 🤗🤗
@@Marnae How was your harvest?
this is a beautiful method, but am I the only one who starts seeds in a plastic container and a damp paper towel 😢
Nope. You are not alone. I just wanted to share some tips that I use. XO
I want to know how you keep your teeth so white!
HaHa! I whitened them about 15 years ago. From there I just use whitening toothpaste.
*runs to dollar tree*
😂😂😂😂 🏃🏽♀️ 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️🏃🏽♀️
It's not soil it's dirt
awesome organization I would like to know where you got your seed organizer if you could message me back that would be terrific, thanks and happy gardening
Hey Deanna! I picked it up at Micheals! Go to their website and search "photo organizer" XOXOXO