Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors.

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 ...

March weather can be inconsistent, but it's a great time to start seeds indoors for when warm temperatures finally arrive.

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

Indoor growing begins four to six weeks before the last frost, and direct sowing occurs one to two weeks after the frost ends ...

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods.

Starting seeds indoors is a simple way to give your plants a jump on spring. You can control the environment, protect young plants from harsh weather, and extend the growing season. This method works ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, productive garden. The key to success is providing the right environment: ...

Get your taste buds ready.

Growing raspberries from seed takes time, but this garden project yields sweet fruit for muffins, desserts, or nibbling ...

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 ...

Growing plants from seed can save you a lot of money, but you’ll have to invest some time and money. The good news is that the initial investment will pay off over quite a few years if you purchase ...