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

Seed starting feels like pure optimism in physical form. Tiny packets promise tomatoes the size of softballs, basil that smells like summer, and flowers that stop neighbors mid-walk. Many gardeners ...

There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a ...

Starting seeds indoors is a simple way to give your plants a jump on spring. You can control the environment, protect young plants from harsh weather, and extend the growing season. This method works ...

Learn the best seed-starting methods and tips for a great way to save money and ensure that your plants are grown organically. Get ready to grow your own garden from scratch! However, it can be a ...

If you’re itching to get your garden going, there’s no need to wait until the weather outside is agreeable (and really, your garden will thank you for your impatience). By growing plants from seeds ...

Learn how to successfully start vegetable seeds indoors, from choosing the right plants to providing light and heat, for a ...

February is the time to get busy starting the season's first plants that will go outside first thing in early spring. That includes cool-season vegetables such as onions, leeks, cabbage, broccoli, ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who want to start seeds indoors at around this time of year. What's a ...

After the column was published, I learned that the period of time during our northern hemisphere winter, when daylight hours ...