Sure, errors happen, or the operator (me) uses seeds that a too old, which is frustrating because time is lost and a do-over ...

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

Give your garden a head start by starting your seeds indoors. When your last frost date rolls around, you'll have seedlings ...

Starting seeds certainly seems like it should be simple ... but I would recommend creating a system in which all the lights attach to a single bar or rack that you can raise and lower.

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

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 ...

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 ...

OK, it’s been cold out there. Wickedly cold. And even though a couple of weeks ago we could see some signs of life out in the garden, a snowdrop or hellebore bloom here or there, the recent ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame.

While we wait you may consider starting a few seeds indoors. Starting garden flower and vegetable plants in the home can provide the home gardener with enjoyment as well as some definite advantages.

Soaking seeds in water hacks that protection system and makes seeds sprout faster ... helping the embryo to break dormancy and start growing. Because the softer coat is easier to split open ...