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 ...

These vegetable, herb, and flower seeds are easy to start indoors, even if you're a new gardener.

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, ...

Get the most perks out of seedling heat mats with these simple tips.

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.

If you've never been a big advocate of starting plants from seed, you may want to try some this year for several reasons. Seeds are affordable. You can buy packs, open them and trade extra seeds with ...

I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more?