Learn how to start seeds indoors with vermiculite, heat mats and LED light, plus watering, temperature and timing tips for ...

Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

With the snowy, cold weather, chase away the winter blues by looking at seed catalogs or online seed sources. Popular ...

A longtime garden writer shares the online seed companies she trusts most, based on years of testing flowers, veggies, and ...

Between the popularity of quarantine baking and easy-to-make egg dishes, we may have more eggshells that usual sitting around. Not everyone has the time and energy to dedicate to washing out and ...

Your palm trees will be fine. All the commonly planted landscape palms are hardy down to 20 degrees or lower. You may see ...

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a ...

Purdue University associate professor Roberto Lopez (right) and doctoral student Joshua Craver are finding that sole-source LEDs can produce high-quality ornamental seedlings. (Purdue Agricultural ...

Whether you’re interested in gardening as a hobby, a side hustle or simply want beautiful blooms in your space, you’ll need some basic essentials. Besides durable gloves, a raised bed and other ...