Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

Starting seeds indoors is one of the most exciting times of the gardening season. There’s something magical about watching tiny seeds transform into strong seedlings ready for the garden. Plus, it’s ...

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 ...

It seems to me the prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...

Submitted photo Luminaria seedlings are ready to go. With the snow finally melting and temperatures creeping upward, my thoughts naturally shift to spring and the promise of new plants. I find myself ...