Having a good April seed-starting plan will eventually provide harvests for market or food for the people on the farm. The most important factors to consider are the local climate and the time ...

Starting seeds can be one of the most rewarding parts of gardening. However, if you jump the gun, you could find yourself with leggy plants, wasted resources, and a disappointing garden season. Timing ...

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: ...

Here are the best seed starting supplies for indoor gardening, plus budget-friendly alternatives that work – what you need to grow healthy seedlings. You really don’t need some Pinterest-perfect seed ...

Since you are not a real gardener unless you grow something from seed, and since we are approaching seed-starting season, the one thing we all need is good starting soil. There are a few things to ...

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 ...

Starting seeds indoors takes preparation and patience. There are many things that can go wrong. Here are some tips and tricks ...

It feels like expenses are going up in all directions these days, especially when a simple trip to any store can leave us with sticker shock. Faced with rising grocery bills, many folks are asking ...

When I first started growing plants for my garden from seed, I assumed the earlier I began, the better. I quickly learned the opposite is true. After years of trial ...

February often feels like a wake-up call to us gardeners who have been patiently waiting to get back out in the yard and start working. One of the most important jobs this month is getting a head ...

Containers with drainage holes: You can use small pots, plastic containers, or even repurpose things like yogurt cups or egg cartons. Make sure there are holes underneath for drainage. Potting soil: A ...