If you’re like most gardeners, you’ve probably found an old packet of seeds tucked away in a drawer and wondered: “Are these still good to plant?” Whether you're getting ready to plant some beautiful ...

You walk into a store or browse online and see rows of colorful seed packets. It feels exciting, but picking the right ones can quickly get overwhelming. Many people just starting out with gardening ...

Depending on where you store them and what types of seeds they contain, your old, dog-eared seed packets may or may not be worth using this season. Seeds are alive; they do not live forever.

Anticipate planting tender flowers and vegetables in the garden around Memorial Day and count backwards depending on the seed ...

January is a good month for hibernating while browsing newly-arrived seed catalogs. As you flip through the pages, warm thoughts of sunny summer days and fresh, ripe tomatoes come to mind. In Minot, ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

As they ring in a new year, many people strive to plant the seeds of good habits, hoping to reap the benefits of healthier behavior patterns. (Dry January, we see you!) Many resolutions involve ...

The shelf life of seeds varies depending on the type of seed and how well it's been stored. While some seeds can last a long time, others won’t remain viable for very long. “Seeds do eventually expire ...