You can always spot a gardener because they save stuff. Our garages have a section dedicated to used cell-packs, plastic nursery pots and a stack of old flats that we're keeping because we might need ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

A plastic tote greenhouse is truly the easiest and cheapest way I've found to start seeds early in the season. As someone who hates to waste money and space on single-use gadgets (I'm looking at you, ...

Growing onions from seed is budget-friendly and easier than you think.

Seed starting feels like pure optimism in physical form. Tiny packets promise tomatoes the size of softballs, basil that ...

MILAN, Ill. (KWQC) -Emily Swihart, University of Illinois Extension Educator of Horticulture, shares ideas and information about how and when to begin seed germination. Swihart highlights that with ...

Seed starting, without the stress.

Saving seed is a selective process — you don’t need to save seed from every plant in your garden. Monitoring blossom times, ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – There has been a large push for native plants recently as they are often drought tolerant, grow well in our soil conditions, and provide better food source for native animals.