Now is the time when many of us are busy ordering seeds. We often end up with many seeds, some new ones we needed or wanted and perhaps a few duplicates of those we have left from past seasons. It is ...

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 ...

Many gardeners have seeds and partially filled seed packets left over after the summer growing season. But there’s no reason ...

The beauty and order of the earth’s natural rhythm bring us once again to spring — seedtime — and the promise of new life embedded within each seed. For those who disbelieve in miracles, take a closer ...

Create a homemade seed starting mix and get waterwise gardening tips Randy Battle shares gardening tips including how to use a colander to prepare soil for seed starting and when to water plants to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're curious about starting seeds instead of buying plants, you may be comparing all the seed starting mixes on the market. Many seed ...

This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

Each year when the local greenhouses and discount stores begin advertising their selection of annuals and perennials for the gardening season, I wonder why I didn’t think ahead and start some of my ...