The timing of winter sowing is essential to avoid the freeze-thaw cycle that could kill plants. The timing can vary based on ...

OK, it’s been cold out there. Wickedly cold. And even though a couple of weeks ago we could see some signs of life out in the garden, a snowdrop or hellebore bloom here or there, the recent polar ...

The all-in-one kit includes sunflower seeds, a biodegradable planting tray, growing medium and clear instructions to guide ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others. But no ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...

Create your own homemade seed starting mix with the perfect balance of nutrients and moisture. This seed starting mix DIY is simple to put together. The perfect seed starting potting mix should be ...

We are so proud of beginner gardeners, so we are saluting those of you that have tried seed starting. It’s not the easiest task but many folks have the same one or two problems that are easily fixed.

Hello again. I’d like to talk about seed starting. I plant a vegetable garden outside every spring and I like to start all my vegetable and herb plants from seed instead of buying plants in the spring ...

Vegetable starts can been expensive especially when you are looking to fill a garden. Nonetheless, you can’t beat that satisfaction you get when harvesting your own homegrown veggies. Starting plants ...

There's one problem with the multisyllabic terms used in botany: They leave the impression that growing a plant from seed is akin to conducting a lab experiment. To take some of the mystique out of ...