Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many ...

Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Design a system that works best for you ... help maintain their viability and keep them safe from mice. Once your seed starting schedule is created and seeds are organized, prepare the space ...

Before you start clicking around online to purchase seeds and supplies, have a budget in mind. I typically set mine to no more than $50. The three most important tools required for seed starting ...

Experts say that many accounts, yes, it does. "By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature ...

Since we’ve passed seed catalog season, it’s now time to get ready to start seeds indoors for some of the vegetables we plan to grow in our spring and summer gardens. For example, the Master ...

All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an ...

Why start vegetable seeds indoors before spring? While I love the seasons in New England, our winters make it hard for warm-season crops like eggplants, hot peppers, okra, and watermelons to ...

Remember, you can give your garden a head start by planting these seeds yourself and growing your own transplants. February is the time to start your seeds, since many vegetables and flowers need ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others.

As of late, my dreams have been filled with fresh green sprouts and visions of verdancy. Few things excite me more about the impending growing season than planning my vegetable and cut-flower garden.