It's important work protecting your newly panted seedlings and freshly sown seed from our friends the birds. Especially in spring, when nest building and baby feeding is on the agenda. The simplest way is to plant into a living mulch. Otherwise, immediately after planting, protect seeds or seedlings

Really good seedlings are an important part of an abundant garden. If your seedlings are strong and healthy, the grown ups will be too. It takes a bit of dedication to pull off, but its so wonderful to watch seeds curl up out of the soil and to grow into