Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

We are moving toward that wonderful time of year when we can start our vegetable gardens. Considering the price of produce, growing your own vegetables from seed is good economy. I'll share some tips I've learned over the years to help you maximize success.

You will need containers, soilless seed starting mix or peat moss, potting soil and seeds. The containers can be purchased or use what you have on hand such as yogurt cups, cottage cheeses containers, or anything that can hold soil. Put drainage holes in your homemade containers.

Fill the potting containers two-thirds full of potting so...