Q. I have always bought my plants from local growers but this year I want to save a little money and learn a new skill. Can ...

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

As winter lingers, many gardeners are looking for ways to get their hands dirty. Starting seeds indoors gives gardeners greater control over growing conditions, resulting in healthier, more resilient ...

Try these easy tests to check if your old seeds are worth planting or if you should buy new ones.

On the last Saturday in January, Natalie Aird and Josie Flatgard spent the morning at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa, laying out packets and jars of open-pollinated and ...

Starting seeds indoors doesn’t have to feel like a luxury hobby reserved for people with sprawling greenhouses or endless cash to burn. Even with a tight budget, a little creativity, planning, and ...

Starting seeds indoors is a time-honored way to get a jump on the growing season. Exactly when to start your seeds depends on your climate and the types of seeds you’re growing. Look on the seed ...

I would like to know more about how you start seeds in a window. You may be able to start seeds without additional artificial light if you have a south-facing window. Be sure to pull any shades or ...

Submitted photo Luminaria seedlings are ready to go. With the snow finally melting and temperatures creeping upward, my thoughts naturally shift to spring and the promise of new plants. I find myself ...

Tomatoes are the best thing about late spring and early summer markets. Seeing large heirlooms in multiple colors lining stands is exciting for customers and farmers alike. Tomatoes should be started ...