Spring does not negotiate. One warm week convinces everyone to plant, and one brutal cold snap reminds us who really runs the show. In that scramble to protect tender seedlings, many gardeners reach ...

Discover seed starting rules you can break, according to professional gardeners. They share 5 rules you don't necessarily have to listen to when sowing seeds.

Growing your own garden from seeds is an exciting venture, but there’s one common mistake that can lead to disappointment: overcrowding your seedlings.

You'll want to know about -- and avoid -- these five issues if you're planning to start your own garden seeds inside this ...

Seed starting time is just around the corner. I would like to share a cautionary tale about seedlings while there is still time to order or purchase your seed-starting supplies. This way, you won’t ...

It is planting season in the garden, and I am still waiting for last week’s seeds to emerge from the soil. Soil temperatures in February are very cold, and it takes longer for seeds to germinate.

In addition to perennial wildflowers and grasses, Fletcher and Tausz use the milk-jug method to grow trees and shrubs from seed, including Eastern hemlock ( Tsuga canadensis ), dogwoods ( Cornus ...

This article was originally published on Feb. 2, 2025. Plants need light to grow, and while natural sunlight is ideal, artificial lighting can also support healthy growth, especially for indoor plants ...

Get yard advice on reviving cold-hit cast iron plants, controlling nutsedge and oxalis, pruning seedling apples, and why ...

Starting vegetable seeds indoors in late winter will produce seedlings that are ready to plant in the garden after the threat of frost has passed. Learn about the vegetables you should start indoors ...

Described as a sure sign of spring, it’s time for the Lancaster County Conservation District Tree Seedling Sale. It includes ...

Residents have until March 4 to order trees through Kawartha Conservation’s annual spring sale offering a variety of native ...