Soil blocking seed starting

Curious about soil blocking but feeling overwhelmed by all of the recipes out there? These are my tips and tricks for all gardeners to soil block with ease!

Is soil blocking right for you? Explore benefits and drawbacks to this popular indoor seed starting method, and learn how to get started.

In this post you will find all you need to know about soil blocking, what tools or materials you need, soil blocking tips, and so much more!

Soil blocks will easily up your homesteading and gardening game this spring! Once you have mastered this technique you will find it to be the simplest and least expensive method for starting seeds. Making soil blocks does not need to be hard and is the only way we start seeds on our farmstead. I will show you how to ditch the plastic trays and never look back!

Soil blocking is environmentally friendly, reduces transplant shock, and promotes healthier root development.

What is soil blocking? It's a great way to start your seeds indoors without a bunch of plastic containers. Learn the 5 steps to soil block with me!

A “soil block” is a square of potting soil that is compressed into a mold forming a block. It's a method of starting seeds prior to planting.

On the fence about using soil blocks? In this post I walk you through how to make soil blocks properly and why I think they're great.

Soil blocking has a range of benefits for seedlings – so we decided to put our skills to the test by building a DIY soil block maker. Here's how it went.

If you’ve been doing any sort of large scale farming for a while (vegetable or flower) you’ve probably heard of growing in soil blocks and soil blocking. Soil blocks are what they sound like - compressed cubes of soil or potting mix that are used to grow plants in. Unlike the more traditional way