Growing Tips & Resources

Gardening Basics
Seed Pops Make Seed Starting a Snap
We love starting from seed here at Modern Sprout – we’ve even got a post on five great reasons to...
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Indoor Plants
Gift Guide for Indoor Plant Parents
Not every gardener loves to toil under a hot sun – or has the yard to do it. Some are the indoor ...
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houseplants
Tips For Growing Your Own Coffee
Grab a cup and have a seat. With the launch of our Coffee Grow Kit exclusively at select Starbuck...
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Indoor Plants
Everything You Need To Know About Lavender
Lavender is well-loved for fragrant, purple flowers. The plant is known for its relaxing effect –...
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Biophilic Design
The Interiors Cultivator
Hey! I’m a designer by cultivation. I take pleasure in creating a home that reflects my personal ...
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Grow Lights
Grow Lights: Specs, Tech, and the Basics
Ideal planter lights: where do I start?
Consider your plant goals. Are you supplementing natural ...
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Biophilic Design
The Tech-Curious Grower
Hiya! I’m a curious cat. I’ve never made an impulsive choice, but I always make the right decisio...
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houseplants
Does temperature really matter to my plants?
Eighth grade biology lessons still ring true: Plants need water, light, and nutrients to grow. Wh...
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DIY
The not-so-secret science of small seeds
All Modern Sprout kits come from humble beginnings. Starting your grow kits from seed is an incre...
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Biophilic Design
Apartment Living: Growing Green in Small Spaces
You may not know this, but we started in an apartment. Our partnered founders Nick and Sarah star...
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Gardening Basics
The Art of Houseplants: Part 3
One of the most common mistakes beginner plant owners make is overwatering their new houseplants....
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Gardening Basics
The Art of Houseplants: Part 2
In a perfect world, you’d know what kind of lighting your house gets before you purchased any pla...
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