You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Get a jump on the gardening season by starting vegetable and flower seeds indoors now, says University of Missouri ...

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 ...

Listen to the "Growing Together" podcast Q: 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 ...

Additionally, many seed packets will give gardeners instructions on timing of when to start their seeds either indoors or ...

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

When Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Jennifer Barron was ready to begin winter sowing, she chose to put her green thumb to work in a creative yet sustainable way.