March is a great time to start some seeds indoors. This can be a small project or an obsession gone berserk! Optimal light ...

While a lush garden with showy blooms isn’t exactly in the cards in the coming weeks, one thing you can do is start germinating seeds inside well ahead of spring. Learning how to start seeds indoors ...

When plants come up, they can be grown under fluorescent lights or next to a sunny window until frost is done for the season (similar to annual flowers). They then should be gradually acclimated to ...

How much work are you willing to do? Attention is the secret ingredient to successful seed starting.

Although indoor seed-starting isn’t as tricky and ... be pressed into the dampened surface since they need light to germinate. Seed packets tell you the right depth. You’ll get slow, poor ...

When you start your seeds indoors and you are successful ... The seed packet will say how long it will take the seeds to germinate. For most plants, you do not want to have them growing in ...

For the best chance of success, start the seeds in a fresh, sterile seed-starting mix that is light and fluffy to hold just enough moisture. It is important to use a soil-less mix to start seeds. You ...

When using a heat mat for starting seeds indoors, how long do you leave the seed tray on the mat, once the seeds germinate? — Mary T. A: Seed germinating heat mats, which are specially made for the ...

No matter the weather, now it is time to get your indoor seed supplies ready to go. Below are my most reliable seed-starting tips. Have there been years when germination has been spotty or not at all?

Each winter, gardeners bid farewell to their outdoor growing spaces and turn their attention to other ways to occupy their ...

Your container-grown cilantro will appreciate a slightly acidic soil pH. "Choose a wide, shallow pot that’s at least 6 inches ...