Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carrots may seem like one of the simplest vegetables to grow, but they can be surprisingly fussy. The number-one culprit? Soil.

Does homemade seed tape work? Check out this method to create your own DIY seed tape to sow more rows in less time and keep straight rows. Seed tape is a long strip of paper with pre-spaced seeds ...

If you’ve ever direct-seeded lettuce, carrot, radishes, onions, or beets into your garden, you know how challenging it can be to handle those tiny seeds, and to get them only where you want them. This ...

It's still too early to start seeds; but it's not too early to start planning. Garden catalogs are either on your desk already or in the mail. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, ...

Q • I usually plant carrots and beets in the spring using seed tape, but I couldn’t find any for the cultivars I like. Is there a way I can make my own? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center ...

If you’ve ever direct-seeded lettuce, carrot, radishes, onions, or beets into your garden, you know how challenging it can be to handle those tiny seeds, and to get them only where you want them. This ...