You can always spot a gardener because they save stuff. Our garages have a section dedicated to used cell-packs, plastic nursery pots and a stack of old flats that we're keeping because we might need ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many types of seeds and tells them it’s the right time to sprout. So do you need ...

Seed starting feels like pure optimism in physical form. Tiny packets promise tomatoes the size of softballs, basil that ...

A plastic tote greenhouse is truly the easiest and cheapest way I've found to start seeds early in the season. As someone who hates to waste money and space on single-use gadgets (I'm looking at you, ...

Never lose seedlings to damping off again by doing this one essential task.

Spring energy is buzzing, dirt is calling your name, and tiny seeds are just begging to become something amazing. Seed starting doesn’t have to involve fancy trays, expensive lights, or a cart full of ...

Seed starting, without the stress.

If you've never been a big advocate of starting plants from seed, you may want to try some this year for several reasons. Seeds are affordable. You can buy packs, open them and trade extra seeds with ...

MUNCIE, Ind. – There has been a large push for native plants recently as they are often drought tolerant, grow well in our soil conditions, and provide better food source for native animals.