Use this step-by-step guide to start tomato seeds indoors so they'll be ready for transplanting in the spring. Knowing exactly when to start tomato seeds indoors is key to ensuring you'll get the most ...

Spring is coming and it's a great time to consider starting a few flower or vegetable plants from seed inside of your house. Timing is the most important element when it comes to starting plants from ...

Starting seeds for the first time? Here's the first thing you need to know: It's not hard. Really. "A lot of people think it's very involved and technical, but honestly and truly, it's very easy," ...

Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are beloved by gardeners, with over 10,000 possible types to grow. These leafy annuals grow juicy, flavorful fruits in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, ...

May is the time in Northern Michigan for an easy-peasy, cheap and breezy garden approach. Here’s what you need to know about direct sowing seeds right now. Whether you’re planning a serious garden ...

January marks the beginning of a new gardening season, offering a fresh start and the perfect opportunity to plan and prepare for a bountiful harvest. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just ...

It's an exciting milestone for gardeners when nurseries start to put seed packets on the shelf in early spring. A few dollars can buy hundreds of seeds, which is a huge money saver compared to buying ...

Tomato plants undergo five primary growth stages: germination, seedling, vegetative, flowering and fruiting. Each stage of the tomato life cycle requires different needs for sunlight, warmth, water ...

The second week of March is when the garden “to do” list grows as fast as the lawn. Time to prune roses and fruit trees if you have not done so yet, feed and mow the lawn, weed, remove winter debris ...

Zinnia: Zinnia flowers are really easy to care for in general. Once they start blooming, these plants will not stop until the first freeze. Zinnia seeds require a lot of heat and sunshine to sprout, ...