If you’re itching to dig your hands into some soil, you don’t have to wait for spring. January is a great time to start certain seeds indoors and get a jump on the growing season. Picking the right ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others. But no ...

If you’re itching to get your garden going, there’s no need to wait until the weather outside is agreeable (and really, your garden will thank you for your impatience). By growing plants from seeds ...

If you're planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you'll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Spring is in full swing in April for most gardeners. You may have already started some vegetables that grow well in cooler weather or have long maturity times. But, depending on where you garden, ...

As of late, my dreams have been filled with fresh green sprouts and visions of verdancy. Few things excite me more about the impending growing season than planning my vegetable and cut-flower garden.

OK, it’s been cold out there. Wickedly cold. And even though a couple of weeks ago we could see some signs of life out in the garden, a snowdrop or hellebore bloom here or there, the recent polar ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed-starting ...

March is a great time to start some seeds indoors. This can be a small project or an obsession gone berserk! Optimal light conditions, growing medium, soil moisture, temperature and timing are ...