Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s such a rewarding feeling to pick and enjoy a fresh tomato from your own garden. Seeing tomato plants grow from tiny seeds or ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

Spring is coming and it's a great time to consider starting a few flower or vegetable plants from seed inside of your house. Timing is the most important element when it comes to starting plants from ...

I receive emails with gardening tips from a few of my favorite nurseries. The following information on seed starting came from Gertens’ who utilized information from the UMN Extension link: ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...

We are already planning ordering new tomato varieties to be used as trial plants this spring and scheduling for winter seed propagation. There are advantages to starting tomato varieties and other ...

It's already time to start your garden. By starting seeds indoors now and next month, you can increase the variety of plants you can grow in your garden by extending the growing season and potentially ...

Key Points Any seedlings that can survive a light frost, such as onions, peas, brassicas, some herbs, and cool-season flowers ...

One of my favorite summer memories growing up in the Midwest is eating delicious vine-ripened tomatoes. Absolutely delightful! I assumed everyone could easily enjoy this treat every summer. Then my ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed-starting ...