pStarting plants from a seed grants earlier harvests, greater variety, healthier seedlings, lower costs, and the undeniable sense of satisfaction and reward. ppFor the most complete, up-to-date information on starting plants from seed, turn to iThe New Seed-Starter's Handbook.i Written by a gardener with 30 years of experience, this updated, easy-to-use reference explains everything you need to know to start seeds and raise healthy seedlings isuccessfully.ipp You'll find br- The latest research in seed startingbr- The best growing mediabr- The newest gardening materialsbr- Solutions to seed-starting problemsbr- Source lists for seeds and hard-to-find gardening suppliesppThe robust encyclopedia section lists more than 200 plants--including vegetables and fruits, garden flowers, wildflowers, herbs, trees, and shrubs--with details on how to start each from seed.p