A seed packet holds a great deal of promise, promise of tasty vegetables or beautiful flowers that we're eager to be delivered as quickly as possible. One way to jumpstart seeds is to rehydrate them ...

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 ...

1. Standard, also known as open-pollinated, heritage or heirloom: Seeds produced from these plants will produce the same crop ...

Learning from common mistakes can help you avoid wasted time and money. Picking the best seeds for your situation sets your ...

Question: I am ready to replant my nasturtiums for fall and winter. Is now the time to sow the seeds? Answer: Wait just a few weeks longer for more moderate weather to return and then start nasturtium ...

You’d think that sun would be a gardener’s best friend, but I always welcome a day or two of overcast weather and rain during the summer season. The reason is simple: those are planting days, whether ...

Gardening season is starting to wind down, but there’s some things still do, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you ...