Lexi was the first intern for Planter! When she was an intern, she was studying for a Bachelors in Natural Resources at the University of Connecticut. She added many new plants, designed a lot of icons, and wrote all the articles you see below.

How to Start Seeds Indoors
Many plants must be started indoors, especially in regions with short growing seasons. Vegetables like peppers are almost always started by seed indoors because they need warm soil to germinate. Other plants which are often started indoors include broccoli, cabbage, celery, eggplant, and tomatoes. Vegetables such as beans do not take well to transplanting and should be sown directly outdoors at planting time. There are a handful of supplies you need in order to start seeds indoors....