Without cold stratification, many native perennial seeds simply won't germinate, resulting in a disappointing spring. But knowing the right method is key.

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors.

Question: We want to try growing tomatoes from seeds we see at garden centers. When do we sow the seeds and do we plant them in the ground or in containers? Answer: Start your tomato seeds to grow ...

Essential growing information is condensed and printed onto seed packets. Some information is required by law.

Garden optimism runs high, but spring rewards strategy more than enthusiasm. As indoor planting season ramps up in March, copying a viral seed-starting schedule can ... Read moreThe post Crop ...

Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...

It's the time of year when windowsills are filled with grids of baby plants and kitchen tables are taken over by grow lights. Every spring, many home gardeners begin planning for the months ahead by ...

Timing is everything: get your tomato plants off to a good start with these planting tips.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Drum roll, please: We are six weeks away from the first day of spring. Recent warm Colorado days have previewed the changing seasons, but we know that along ...

Spring’s first warm days seduce even the most disciplined gardeners. The soil softens, the sun shines brighter, and seeds in their packets practically beg to be planted. It’s tempting to push ahead, ...

Garden of Eagan: with a recycled milk jug, soil and seeds, you can create a mini greenhouse that protects cold-hardy crops and native plants, giving your garden a head start while winter still lingers ...