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Master Seed Starting
Module 1 - Welcome to Master Seed Starting (11:43)
Watch This First! Welcome and Introduction to Master Seed Starting (11:43)
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Module 2 - Seed Basics: How Seeds Germinate, When to Start, and More (46:36)
Welcome to Module 2 (1:08)
Lesson 01: Starting Seeds Indoors vs Outdoors (4:12)
Lesson 02: Planning Considerations: Setting Expectations (8:30)
Lesson 03: Organic vs. Non-Organic Seeds (5:30)
Lesson 04: What Seeds Need for Germination (4:20)
Lesson 05: Seed Biology: What's in a Seed (2:25)
Lesson 06: The Germination Process: How Seeds Wake Up (2:40)
Lesson 07: Why Seeds Don’t Germinate (4:09)
Lesson 08: Special Care: Tips for Germinating Tougher Seeds (5:23)
Lesson 09: Seed Viability: How to Know if Seeds Are Still Good (4:44)
Lesson 10: Storing Seeds (2:53)
Module 2 Summary (0:42)
Module 2 Bonuses
Module 3 - Basic Equipment (1:55:29)
Welcome to Module 3 (1:22)
Lesson 01: Shelving Considerations (2:57)
Lesson 02: Container and Tray Options (4:13)
Lesson 03: Choosing the Right Soil Mix (30:00)
Lesson 04: The Importance of Plant Tags (2:28)
Lesson 05: Seed Sowing Aids (4:58)
Lesson 06: Keeping Soil Moist for Germination (2:09)
Lesson 07: Watering: Considerations for Making it Easier (2:25)
Lesson 08: Providing Air Circulation and Why It's Essential (0:45)
Lesson 09: Options for Managing Temperature (6:06)
Lesson 10: Lighting & Timers (2:38)
Lesson 11: Resources: Where to Get Your Supplies (1:29)
Lesson 12: Record Keeping: Documenting Your Journey (2:50)
Lesson 13: Setting Up My Seed Starting Room From Start to Finish (15:37)
Module 3 Summary (0:52)
Module 3 Bonuses
Bonus Video 1: Winstrip® Trays (December 2023) (8:45)
Bonus Video 2: Rootrainers (January 2024) (3:51)
Module 4 - Starting Your Seeds (48:27)
Welcome to Module 4 (1:42)
Lesson 01: The Seed Sowing Process (11:52)
Lesson 02: Seed Planting Depth (:58)
Lesson 03: Dense Planting Method: Sowing More in a Small Space (1:39)
Lesson 04: Container Care: Cleanliness Counts (2:34)
Lesson 05: Germination Heat Mats When and If They're Needed (2:44)
Lesson 06: Humidity Covers: Proper Use is Key (3:21)
Lesson 07: Watering Methods: Pros and Cons for Ways to Water (5:51)
Lesson 08: Early Care Lighting: Let Your Needs Guide You (2:01)
Lesson 09: Starting Seeds Outdoors: Expand Your Growing Space (2:44)
Lesson 10: Pro Tips: Words of Wisdom for Smarter Sowing (2:42)
Module 4 Summary (1:24)
Module 4 Bonuses
Bonus Video: How to Water Your Seedlings Using Tray Weight (8:55)
Module 5 - Special Techniques (45:24)
Welcome to Module 5 (2:43)
Lesson 01: DIY Self-Watering System: Put Your Watering on Autopilot (15:32)
Lesson 02: Making Soil Blocks: A Plastic-free Way to Sow and Grow (15:13)
Lesson 03: Winter Sowing: A Low-tech Way to Sow Outdoors (10:56)
Module 5 Summary (1:00)
Module 5 Bonuses
Module 6 - Lighting: From Simple to High Tech (44:46)
Welcome to Module 6 (1:20)
Lesson 01: Plant/Light Relationships: How Plants Use Light (7:03)
Lesson 02: Measuring Light: It's the Quality Over Quantity (6:28)
Lesson 03: Lighting Options: Understanding the Differences (7:06)
Lesson 04: Placement and Timing: Key Factors to Know (8:12)
Lesson 05: Lighting Accessories: Simple Solutions You'll Love (1:52)
Lesson 06: Comparing Lighting Options: General Observations (10:40)
Module 6 Summary (2:05)
Module 6 Bonuses (101:21)
Module 7 - Seedling Care (44:25)
Welcome to Module 7 (0:39)
Lesson 01: Air Circulation: Why to Keep Air Moving (3:30)
Lesson 02: Watering: What, When, and How to Get it Right (8:14)
Lesson 03: Fertilizing: Considerations for If and When to Fertilize (6:51)
Lesson 04: Thinning: Apply Tough Love for Healthier Seedlings (7:15)
Lesson 05: Transplanting: Giving Seedlings More Room to Grow (9:52)
Lesson 06: Dense Planting Transplanting: Easy and Essential (1:45)
Lesson 07: Hardening Off: The One Step You Can't NOT Do! (5:19)
Module 7 Summary (1:00)
Module 7 Bonuses
Module 8 - Troubleshooting (39:50)
Welcome to Module 8 (1:03)
Lesson 01: Lack of Germination: Reasons Why Seeds Don’t Sprout (7:01)
Lesson 02: Damping Off: A Very Deadly and Avoidable Problem (2:15)
Lesson 03: Leggy Seedlings: A Very Common Problem (10:33)
Lesson 04: Stunted Growth: Getting Plants to Grow Up (3:56)
Lesson 05: Discolored Foliage: Putting Your Detective Hat On (3:18)
Lesson 06: Wilted Seedlings: Simple Ways to Solve This Problem (1:20)
Lesson 07: Hardening Off: Get the Process Right to Avoid Problems (3:18)
Lesson 08: Brown Leaf Margins: It’s Something You Did (1:16)
Lesson 09: Insect Pests: An Easy Fix, No Pesticides Required (4:06)
Module 8 Summary (2:25)
Module 8 Bonus
Module 9 -Trial Summaries: Key Observations (35:31)
Welcome to Module 9 (1:59)
Lesson 01: Growing Media Comparisons: The Biggest Surprise of All (5:35)
Lesson 02: Fertilizer Comparisons: Too Much of a Good Thing? (3:24)
Lesson 03: Lighting Comparisons: Seeing is Believing (12:20)
Module 9 Summary (0:59)
Bonus Video: New Seed Starting Medium Trials (January 2024) (11:14)
Module 10 - Side by Side Grow Room Trials (46:40)
Welcome to Module 10 (0:58)
Lesson 01: High Performance LED Grow Light (4:09)
Lesson 02: Light Duration - On 24/7 (2:59)
Lesson 03: High Efficiency Fluorescent HOT5 (2:17)
Lesson 04: Light Duration - On 16 /Off 8 (2:12)
Lesson 05: LED Shop Lights (2:44)
Lesson 06: Fertilization Trials (4:27)
Lesson 07: Fluorescent Shop Lights, 40 W (5:02)
Lesson 08: LED Full Spectrum at 8” Above (3:25)
Lesson 09: LED Full Spectrum at 25” Above (2:55)
Lesson 10: LED Full Spectrum at 12” Above (1:44)
Lesson 11: Dual Band LED, 45W (4:00)
Lesson 12: Dual Band LED, 600W (2:46)
Lesson 13: Self-Watering Kit and Peat Pellets (3:10)
Lesson 14: Soil Blocks on DIY Self-Watering System (2:35)
Module 10 Summary (1:18)
Bonus Module 1 - Getting Things Off to a Good Start (11:13)
Welcome to Bonus Module 1 (0:42)
Lesson 01: Spring Garden Prep: Creating the Best Environment (3:40)
Lesson 02: Continue the Learning: We're Just Getting Started! (5:21)
Bonus Module 1 Summary (1:30)
Course Survey
Bonus Module 2 - Seed Saving Essentials (1:04:08)
Welcome to Bonus Module 2 | Saving Seeds (4:08)
Lesson 01: The Mindset Behind Seed Saving & Why We Do it (06:07)
Lesson 02: Terminology For Seeds & Seed Biology Basics (11:38)
Lesson 03: The Nuts & Bolts of Seed Saving (3:54)
Lesson 04: When To Harvest Different Seed Types (12:14)
Lesson 05: My Seed Storing Methods and Other Storage Ideas (14:36)
Lesson 06: The Nuances of Native Plants | Letting Mother Nature Save Seeds for You (2:18)
Bonus Download: Accompanying eBook
Links to Supplies Mentioned
Bonus Video: Demonstration on How To Save Tomato Seeds (9:13)
Bonus Module 3 - Seed Starting in a Greenhouse (16:26)
Lesson 01: Growing Seedlings in a Greenhouse (12:38)
Lesson 02: Supplemental Lighting in a Greenhouse (3:48)
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February 10, 2023- Welcome & Q&A (01:18:19)
February 24th, 2023- Live Q&A With Joe (01:31:39)
March 10th, 2023- Live Q&A With Joe (01:09:27)
March 24th, 2023- Live Q&A With Joe (01:26:27)
April 7th, 2023- Live Q&A With Joe (01:21:26)
April 21st, 2023- Live Q&A With Joe (01:15:01)
May 4th, 2023- FINAL Live Q&A With Joe (01:14:29)
2022 Live Weekly Office Hours (12:28:00)
February 10, 2022-Welcome & Q&A (84:00)
February 17, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (78:00)
March 3, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (61:00)
March 10, 2022-Live Q&A All About Lighting With Joe And Erik Runkle (78:00)
March 17, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (69:00)
March 24, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (74:00)
April 7, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (77:00)
April 14, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe (53:35)
April 21, 2022-Live Q&A With Joe and Guest Charles Bethke (91:00)
April 28, 2022-Final Live Q&A With Joe (83:00)
2021 Live Weekly Office Hours (15:10:00)
February 5, 2021 - Welcome & Q&A (76:00) (76:26)
February 12, 2021 - Lighting Science with Leslie Halleck (102:00) (101:21)
February 19, 2021 - Tomato Seed Starting with Craig LeHoullier (88:00) (88:16)
February 26, 2021 - Live Q&A With Joe (114:00) (114:09)
March 5, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (104:00) (101:46)
March 12, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (97:00) (97:36)
March 19, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (86:00) (85:59)
March 24, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (74:00) (74:40)
April 9, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (71:00) (71:04)
April 16, 2021-Live Q&A With Joe (75:00) (75:48)
April 30, 2021-Final Live Gardening Q&A with Craig LeHoullier (92:00) (92:08)
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Follow Up to Office Hours with Craig LeHoullier (42:44) (42:43)
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Lesson 04: When To Harvest Different Seed Types (12:14)
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