Include photos of your produce or the lushness of the garden itself to celebrate the fruits of your labor. They can motivate ...

Seeds almost always germinate better at higher temperatures, so buy an inexpensive seed germination heat mat if you don’t ...

Include some winning vegetable varieties in this year’s garden. Look for the 2026 All-America Selections (AAS) winners that ...

While gardeners continue to enjoy the blooms of their indoor holiday plants and outdoor gardens are in repose, January conjures dreams of spring. In just over two months, outdoor spaces ...

Key Points You don’t need to wait for spring or summer to plant many garden vegetables.Some veggies, like lettuce and kale, ...

Seed-grown geraniums move at their own pace, so timing is the first quiet win. Many growers sow 12 to 16 weeks before the ...

It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being ...

It usually fails when the plants demand perfect timing, perfect soil, and perfect memory, then punish a missed watering or a ...

Waiting until winter passes may be waiting too long if you want to take advantage of growing this leafy green veggie from ...

How to sow seeds indoors, according to the experts - Top tips for new gardeners from those in the know ...

Growing mint indoors means you'll have a constant supply of fresh flavor for salads, desserts, cocktails, and garnishes. Grow mint indoors with these tips.

SHELBYVILLE, Mo.–Spring planting is only a few weeks away. I know once I start the South Shelby Adult Vo-Ag Horticulture Class. We can be planting cool season vegetable seed, in early February. I plan ...