For many home growers, gardeners, and farmers, spring is a busy time in the gardening year. In the period running up to and immediately after the last frost date in your area, you might be sowing a ...

Starting seeds inside under lights isn’t the only way to get young plants growing ahead of our frost-free growing season. A lot of gardeners are discovering the little-known option of “winter-sowing,” ...

What is winter sowing? I have heard a little about this and wonder if this would be something I might want to use in my gardening. I am looking into more effective ways to start seeds for spring ...

When it's time to start seeds indoors and you discover you don't have a seed starting kit, don't run to the store -- Check ...

Tempted to get a head start on your spring planting? Even if the weather seems warmer than usual, planting seeds early can ...

January, known for being cold and dark, is right around the corner. Winter sowing of native seeds in containers set outside ...

One of the advantages of starting plants for the garden from seed is that you can choose from a wide variety of vegetables, flowers and herbs. When purchasing seeds look for varieties suited to your ...

I have read about some new vegetable varieties I would like to try this year. I have not had good luck finding plant starts of new varieties locally. I would like to try starting my own plants from ...

The start of spring is, mercifully, right around the corner, which means gardening season is upon us. For those of us who don’t live in reliably warmer climes, though, the end of winter doesn’t ...

In recent years, there has been an increased interest in buying local and knowing where your food is coming from. Individuals are beginning to gain more interest in providing their families with ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. Growing your ...