A surprise cold snap can make a healthy tray of seedlings look rough overnight, even when everything’s technically “indoors.” Leaves curl, stems go limp, and the soil suddenly stays wet like it forgot how to dry. The frustrating part is that many setups look protective but don’t actually hold steady warmth where seedlings need it…
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Why Your Compost Bin Could Be Breeding a Fungus That Kills Seedlings
You lovingly nurture your compost bin like it’s a pet—tossing kitchen scraps and yard waste with dreams of rich soil to feed your garden. But imagine your compost quietly turning into an unwelcome incubator for fungi that could wipe out your fragile seedlings before they even get a chance to sprout strong roots. It’s a…
The Real Reason Your Seedlings Keep Dying—And It’s Not the Cold
If your trays look great for a week and then flop, melt, or vanish overnight, you’re not alone. Most gardeners blame chilly windowsills, surprise drafts, or “bad luck” for why seedlings keep dying, but that’s rarely the real culprit. The truth is that tiny plants die fast when one basic need stays off-balance for even…