Winter gardening doesn’t look like gardening at all. It happens quietly, indoors, often on windowsills or kitchen counters, long before the ground outside is workable. Seed starting during the cold months isn’t about aesthetics or elaborate systems—it’s about timing, patience, and using what’s already available.
One of the simplest ways to start seeds in winter is by repurposing everyday household items as planters. You don’t need specialized trays or expensive setups. You need containers that hold soil, manage moisture, and fit near light.
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