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Master Seed Starting

Everything you need to know to start your own plants from seed - indoors & out.

Join me as I walk you through mastering seed starting. I'll show you everything you need to know to start your own plants from seed - indoors & out. From preparing to sow the seeds all the way to final steps before planting outdoors, I take you with me as I compare lots of the seed-starting options.

When it comes to starting your own plants from seeds; there is a lot of bad information out there. It can be frustrating and confusing to know what to do and what not to do. I spent months trialing (and documenting in photos and video) the equipment and care options to demystify this fun - and oftentimes challenging - aspect of gardening.

As a national gardening TV host and recognized expert for nearly two decades, I'll be your guide to to make sense of it all and understand the easy (and often free) steps you need to know. I've got you covered here in the Master Seed Starting course presented by joe gardener Online Gardening Academy™.


Your Instructor


Joe Lamp
Joe Lamp'l

Joe Lamp’l (aka joe gardener® and founder of joegardener.com) is one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and green-living. That passion for living a greener life is evident to a nationwide audience who watches Joe in his current role as Creator, Executive Producer and Host of the Emmy Award-winning PBS series, Growing a Greener World® and previously as host of Fresh from the Garden on DIY Network and more. Joe also shares his know-how on NBC’s TODAY SHOW, ABC’s Good Morning America, The Weather Channel and through his popular books, podcast series (The joe gardener Show), and more.

Past awards include: The American Horticultural Society selected Joe as the recipient of the Society’s B.Y. Morrison Communication Award, which recognizes effective and inspirational communication—through print, radio, television, and online media. Multi-award winner for Best On-Air Talent for Television by the Garden Writers Association, and The Taste Awards for, Breakout Storyteller of the Year, and Best Environmental Television, Series, Film or Video and Best Branded Television Series in 2016.

Joe is deeply committed to “growing a greener world” through his television series, websites, podcasts, online learning, books (including The Green Gardener’s Guide) and more.


See more of my garden on Instagram @joegardener!

 

Enrollment Opens Jan. 30, 2020!
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to the course sections - and the bonus materials for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
There will never be a renewal fee for this course.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

Seed Basics:
What are the most important things to know when buying seeds? Are organic seeds worth the cost? Which seeds can go straight into the soil and which benefit from an early start indoors? Can you start seeds too soon? The Seed Basics module will answer these questions and so much more.

Equipment and Supplies:
There is a lot of misinformation regarding which supplies are really necessary for growing healthy seedlings. From containers and trays to the various soil options (and which to never use), germination heat mats and a whole lot more; this module walks you through what to buy and what you just don’t need. You’ll also learn set-up and other key tips, including some of my favorite accessories. The information in this module alone can save you far more than the course tuition.

Starting Your Seeds:
You’ll watch the process from start to finish, and learn everything you need to know to get your seeds up and growing. Is a dense planting technique right for you? How much moisture is best? Are heat mats always necessary? After this module, you’ll understand everything you need to know up through the germination phase.
Special Techniques:

This module explains other time-tested and innovative seed-starting options with detailed videos to take your gardening to the next level - both indoors and out.

Lighting - from Simple to Hi-Tech:
This module dives deep into the most puzzling aspects of starting seeds indoors. Will a sunny window be enough? Are expensive grow lights - like LED - really worth the cost? You’ll learn the why behind what works and what doesn’t, along with optimal light placement and how many hours of light per day healthy seedlings need. This can be the most expensive part of the process, but it doesn't have to be!

Seedling Care:
This module answers all your questions on how to care for seedlings once they have begun to grow. Do you need to fertilize and if so, when and how much? When do you need to thin or prune growth? When and how do you transplant into larger containers? What is the one essential step you must take to make sure your seedlings are ready for the garden? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more in the Seedling Care module.

Troubleshooting:
If something goes wrong, this module will walk you through how to identify the most common problems and how to fix them. No more leggy or stunted seedlings, bug problems or sprouts that die before they ever get going. You’ll learn how to prevent those and other frustrating seedling issues.

Side-by-Side Comparisons:

See for yourself how different techniques, soil types, lighting options, and other equipment impacted growth during months of trials. This module is packed with photos, videos and details to really geek out on what works best and what just flopped.

I've been growing thousands of seedlings to test options on equipment, soil, lighting and lots more to bring you the results in this comprehensive course to Master Seed Starting.

These are just a few of my 16 raised beds in my Atlanta-area garden. I grow in and harvest from these beds 12 months out of the year.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
Registration opens Jan. 30, 2020! The first 6 modules and bonus materials of the course will be open to you immediately once you've enrolled. The remaining 3 modules and accompanying bonus materials will be released Feb. 11, 2020. Move through them all at your own pace.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 15 days and provide us the completed worksheets (these are short worksheets provided with each module) and provide a brief reason to help us learn why you don't feel this worked for you. We will give you a full refund.
Will I receive bonus materials or anything else as part of this course?
Yes! You will receive bonus materials - including how-to videos - and I'll continue to answer your followup questions in the course forum here throughout the season. I can't wait for you to begin to share stories of your seed-starting success!
How long does each module last?
Each module lasts 5 to 45 minutes. I know you're busy, so I want to give you just what you need without the filler.
I'm an experienced gardener. Is this course for me?
Yes. This course is designed for gardeners of ALL levels. It takes you through and beyond the basics to some deeper principles of starting plants from seeds.
What if I still have garden questions after going through the course?
You can ask follow-up questions all through the season within the course website forum. You'll learn from being part of this community as you read the answers to questions from other gardeners too.
How is this course different than other online courses I've seen?
What makes this course unique is that it is created and taught by the one person, me - Joe Lamp'l, who has been teaching millions of people how to grow plants and garden for over fifteen years - through television and online. Plus, you can get answers throughout the season in the course forum. You can't get that anywhere else. This course will more than pay for itself in just the first year, because you'll better understand which products you need and which you don't.
Does this course cover hydroponics or aeroponics?
No - This course focuses around soil-sowing methods only,