A seed packet may be small, but it speaks volumes. While seed catalogs promote thousands of types of plants, seed packets tell gardeners how to grow one. All the information is printed on the back of ...

Who wants to wait around for seeds to grow? You do! That is, if you want to save money; grow a greater selection of plants; and enjoy an ongoing natural process that dates back millions of years.

Seed-starting is the most important skill a gardener should have. While it might be easier to purchase seedlings at garden centers, growing your own plants from seed has benefits. For one thing, you ...

What you use to start your seeds can set your garden up for success or failure. Sown indoors or out, these tools will make ...

With the right planning, you can start seedlings indoors for hardier plants in the garden. Learn how to germinate seeds quickly, with instructions for seed starting mix and DIY paper pots to get ...

You don't need a yard to grow vegetables and herbs. Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture ...

Transform milk jugs, soda bottles and other items into mini-grow chambers to start some of your favorite and hard to find ...

Learning how to start seeds indoors is a great skill that will not only save you money over the years but also serve as a rewarding project. If you've got a green thumb, there's nothing like watching ...

As this exceptionally rainy California winter turns to spring, and the days become longer, gardeners should be thinking about which summer seeds to plant. It’s not too early for tomatoes. They can be ...

Winter has a way of slowing everything down. Outside, the world seems frozen, the soil hard as concrete, and the promise of ...