This tomato starter kit grows 36 tomato plants.  The kit contains bigger pellets for larger tomatoes.  The pods have plenty of room for the tomato root system to grow and spread out, so none of the seeds will fail because of the design of the pods.  This also allows the plant to be easily moved outside when the weather allows.  Once you move the plants outside, you can look forward to having delicious tomatoes all summer long.  Planting the tomato seeds indoors will mean your garden will be more productive all summer long.

Keep in mind that you should not plant the tomato seedlings until 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost.  The last frost date will always be in late spring, but it will vary from year to year.  You can go to your local garden center to find out when the last frost will be this year.  If you start too early, your tomato plants will grow too big and you will not be able to accommodate for them indoors, and they could possibly die.  Be sure to find a spot in your house where there is not too much traffic so the plants will not get bumped.  The spot should be warm, and away from drafts.  A great place would be above the refrigerator, in a basement, or better yet a sun room!  Check your plant daily to make sure it is growing properly.  Of course, your plant needs light, and winter sun is not an ideal source of light.  Seedlings that sprout need between 12 and 16 hours of light per day, so you will need to get a fluorescent light.  Put it on a timer so you do not have to worry about turning it on and off!

Obviously, there is no greater reason to get the Jiffy Tomato Starter Greenhouse than because of the delicious tomatoes that will grow!  Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and fiber.  They also contain vitamin A, B, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.  Growing these with your children can also teach them about healthy eating.  Your children will be much more eager to eat the tomatoes that they helped grow!

For African Violets, the Miracle Gro Liquid African Violet Food is formulated especially for growing big, beautiful blooms and sturdy stems and leaves.  This formula is made for use on all types of African Violet plants.  It is easy to administer to your plants and only a few drops added to your plant’s water will help to keep your looking great.

A great plant food to use on all types of plants is the Miracle Gro Liquid All Purpose Plant Food.  Just one teaspoon added to your one gallon water can will keep a variety of your house plants healthy and beautiful when used on a regular basis.  During your plant’s growing season, it is a good idea to fertilize your plants every week or every other week to keep up with your plants growth.

Another way to easily keep your plants fertilized is by using the Miracle Gro Indoor Plant Spikes.  These spikes are easy to insert into your plants soil and are great for a variety plants, including flowering plants.  One spike will last up to two months depending on the size of your plant.

Fertilizer is essential for the health of every potted plant.  Keep your plant’s leaves and stems healthy and flowers beautiful with one of the Miracle Plant fertilizers.  For a great selection of fertilizers for indoor plants by Miracle Gro, check out Backyard Style for more great products.

A great automated plant waterer to use the Habba Mist Automatic Misting Machine.  This automated plant waterer provides your plants with a fine mist to keep them healthy and hydrated throughout the day.  It may be programmed, has adjustable settings, and is very easy to use.  You can leave your plants for several days without having to worry about them drying out and dying while you are away.

Another great plant waterer is the Plant Plantastic Plant Watererby Liquid Fence.  This plant waterer allows you to leave your plants for 14 days without having to worry about watering them.  The case comes in a pack of 15, so you can water several plants at one time.  Just fill up the bottle with water and insert into your plant’s soil.  These plant waterers are very easy to use and may be cleaned and reused for future use.

If you plan on leaving for the holidays, don’t forget to keep your plants watered and thriving.  By using an automatic plant waterer, you can keep your plants hydrated and healthy without the bother of having someone stop by to water your plants or having your plants dry out.  For a variety of great products to care for your indoor plants, check out Backyard Style all year long!

If you would like to try some new plants in your garden for the next year, now is a great time to pick out your seeds and plant them in an indoor garden.  Getting a jump on the growing season is ideal if you live in a colder climate that has frost late in the spring and early in the fall.  If you start your seedlings growing within the next month or two, you will be able to enjoy your plantings longer in the spring and summer.  To get started growing your seedlings, pick a warm spot in your home to grow them.  A great kit to use for growing seedlings is the Jiffy Professional Greenhouse Kit, which includes everything that you will need to start growing your seedlings now.

If you don’t have a warm, heated area to start growing your seedlings, use a kit like the Jiffy Heated Greenhouse.  This greenhouse kit comes with a heating pad to help keep your seeds warm.  It is ideal for healthy growing seedlings quickly and it has space to grow several seedlings at one time. 

To provide your seedlings with enough light for proper growth, use a light system like the Green Thumb Grow Light System.  This light system provides your seedlings with a light source that is necessary for growing into healthy plants.  It is very easy to use and is four feet long to accommodate a large number of seedlings at one time.

• Type of Plant.  Determine if the type of plant that you have will be able to survive the winter indoors and flourish the following year.  You may want to do a search online for more information regarding the type of plant and the conditions it needs for survival through the winter.
• Remove Dead Parts.  To make your plant healthier for transplanting, it is a good idea to trim your plant back and remove any dead leaves and stems.
• Choose a Planter. Next, if the planter for the plant you wish to bring in is the appropriate size, then you may want to leave your plant in that container for the winter because your plant will be dormant for the winter.  If your plant does not fit the planter properly, change the planter to a smaller or larger one depending on the size of the plant.  Make sure that your indoor planter has a saucer to catch the drain water.  If your planter does not have one, use the Flower Pot Saucer to catch the excess water.  If your are changing your planter for the winter or your plant was an in-ground plant, use a planter like the  Round Antique Planters that has a saucer sold separately.
• Check the Soil for Insects.  Before you bring in your potted plant or in-ground plant, it is a good idea to check for insects.  Insects love to live in the plant soil and it is easy for them to hide in it.  Use an insecticidal soap, such as the Insect Killing Soapby Woodstream, to kill a variety of insects before you bring in your plant. 
• Provide Warmth and Sunshine.  If possible, place your plant in a warm, sunny spot to help it thrive all winter long.  Make sure your plant’s soil stays moist throughout the winter, but don’t over water or over feed your plant.

1. The first step is to choose and purchase your seeds or plants. For those who live in a cold climate, it may be hard to find plants during the fall and winter, so you may have to start from seed.  If possible, try to purchase the plants instead of the seed because you will be able to enjoy your herbs right away.
2. Choose a container, such as the Rose Bud Fiberglass Planter, that will hold all of your herbs and has good drainage.  The container you use should have drainage holes at the bottom and be clean because your herbs won’t grow well when the roots are soggy.  Also, make sure that the container has enough space for your plants to grow bigger because your plants shouldn’t be cramped in.  For a sophisticated look, use three planters in different sizes and coordinated colors.  Using more than one will also allow you to separate your herbs for more character and convenience.
3. Next, use a potting soil that is rich in nutrients, such as Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix.  Make sure that the soil is damp to allow the roots to quickly soak up the soil’s nutrients and keep them healthy.  Pour the soil in the container and place your plants in the soil.  Remove some of the soil from the original container and loosen up the roots to help them grow better in the new container.  If you are planting seeds instead of plants, pour most of the soil in the container first and save enough soil to lightly cover the top of the seeds.  Read the directions on the seed packet to see how far apart you should plant the seeds and if there are any other recommendations.  You won’t need to use all of the seeds in the packet at once, so be careful when planting them.  If you have too many plants in the pot, it will lead to an overcrowded container that is not good for growing herbs.
4. Fertilize your plants on a regular basis.  An easy fertilizer to use is the Miracle Gro Indoor Plant Spikes.  Just insert a spike into the soil and the spike will automatically release the fertilizer into the soil.

If you would love to have fresh herbs all year long, nothing is better than an indoor herb garden.  For all of your indoor gardening needs, check out Backyard Style all year long.

Just add seeds and water to the tray of 72 Jiffy pellets, plug it in, and watch the growth begin! A heating pad and protective dome keep this greenhouse at the ideal temperature for seed germination and seedling growth.