It’s April and we’re all more than ready to see some color outside. The best way to get a jumpstart on spring when gardening in Alaska is to start inside – with seeds. In Alaska, when we start seeing signs of spring after the long winter, it can be tempting to start putting plants in the ground. But the danger of frost is still there, and it’s really not safe for a few more weeks at the very least, so what to do? Well, here in Alaska, that means it’s time to plant something indoors. It’s easy, fun and much less expensive to indulge your green thumb by starting a few garden favorites from seed. Not to mention a great way to give bored kids something to do while sneaking in a bit of useful education.