Then, the sudden arrival of warm spring weather triggers the seed to break dormancy and begin germinating. If you missed the ...

February is the month when indoor seed-starting takes center stage in the Northern gardening world. It’s when eager gardeners get busy starting their cool-season plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, ...

In the flower section, you’ll find seeds of the hollyhocks that prairie settlers planted around their outhouses (known as ...

Prepare seeds and transplants a few weeks before you plan on putting them in the ground. There are plenty of perennials to pick from, so always start looking at local wildflowers first. If you want ...

Many gardeners start vegetables, annual flowers and herbs from seeds, either indoors or directly in the garden. However, have you ever considered growing your own perennials from seed? Perennial ...

Papaya plants are tropical, so they thrive in warmth. "Fresh seeds taken directly from a ripe fruit usually germinate in two ...

If you're the type of gardener who loves plants that practically take care of themselves, you no doubt appreciate the appeal of perennials. Unlike annuals that demand replanting every season, ...

Seed trays (either with cells or without), good quality multi-purpose peat-free compost and, most importantly, seeds. If you ...

If you've ever considered starting garden perennials from seed, you probably know it's a process that requires patience. Most perennials that are started in summer won't bloom until the next season.

A great way to beat the cold weather we have seen this week is to start working on this year’s garden. This is the perfect ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...