Hi everyone, I love this forum. I tried starting seeds in one of those fast-food containers with clear lids. I did the toilet paper roll thing. I put crumbled newspaper in the bottom, then the seed, and soil on top. Then I watered it. It was airtight. I waited about 5 weeks,added a bit of water,as it became necessary, and nothing. The smell became unbearable and I ended up tossing the whole thing. I am very new at this,so I just used some cheap store bought seeds. What did I do wrong? I really wanted it to work. Any help would be appreciated as I really want to learn how to do this. Thanks