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This is the time of year when we gardeners start thinking about our gardens and perhaps starting a few plants inside to get a jump on the season. If you do decide to start some plants inside, there ...

Tomatoes are the best thing about late spring and early summer markets. Seeing large heirlooms in multiple colors lining stands is exciting for customers and farmers alike. Tomatoes should be started ...

As the last Polar Express roared back to the Arctic, a Canadian clipper took its place, stirring up violent storms and tornadoes — a typical Midwest storm season. The delivery and off-loading of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Ekaterina Vasileva-Bagler / Getty Images Homegrown vegetables are one of life’s greatest pleasures, but it can be ...

I’m currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an annual ritual for many gardeners, but if you’re new to the party, it would be ...

We’re getting closer to spring and it’ll soon be time to start seeds indoors to be ready for planting. Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil (like file) says line up your ...

Q: I’ve noticed that the price of vegetable plants has gone up a lot within the last couple of years. How hard is it to start plants from seed? Growing plants from seed can save you a lot of money, ...