Direct seeding early spring veggies is a great way to get out in the garden this time of year and requires less work than growing transplants indoors.

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 by soaking them in warm water.

Spring has sprung, and people are starting to eye their gardens in anticipation of starting flowers or vegetables.NBC Montana spoke with a local professional, a

Spring is in the air but you can get a head start on your summer garden by planting these flower seeds in March.

Depending on which climate zone you live in, you may even see your last frosts before March is over. More northern areas will still see plenty of snow and cold weather, but, importantly, March brings closer that all-important last frost date.