Seed starting, without the stress.

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

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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 ...

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 ...

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Planting seeds too shallow or too deep can prevent germination, stunt growth, or weaken the plant's root system, leading to poor survival. Seeds planted too deep may suffocate or fail to break through ...