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 ...

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 ...

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Yes, growing tomatoes indoors is possible. Here's how to get a delicious harvest of your own. Indoor tomato gardening is a delightful way to enjoy fresh flavors even in the heart of winter. While ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are a classic summer staple and the taste of homegrown tomatoes outshines any store-bought ones. Growing them from seed also opens up the potential to grow a much wider variety of tomatoes ...

Get ahead of spring with smart seed-starting tips for Northern Colorado gardeners. Start your planting preparations today.

Holding a packet of tomato seeds that predates your grandparents feels like time travel in the palm of your hand — a chance to revive a flavor, a color, or a variety that hasn’t seen sunlight in a ...

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 ...

Late winter is the perfect time to start several types of cool-season vegetables, herbs, and flowers. According to pros, here ...

Seeds need the right conditions to break out of their protective seed coat. Coaxing those green shoots to sprout depends on the type of seed's temperature, light, and moisture requirements. If ...