The timing of winter sowing is essential to avoid the freeze-thaw cycle that could kill plants. The timing can vary based on nighttime temps in your area.

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

When the ground is frozen solid and the trees are bare, most of us assume gardening season is months away. We huddle indoors, scrolling through photos of last July’s tomatoes and hydrangeas, waiting ...

Are you the type of gardener who has more seeds than indoor space to sow them? Do you reside in a home where your family expects to use the fridge for food, not garden experiments? Do you have cats or ...

What does it mean to “winter sow” your seeds? At its simplest, it means to sow your vegetable seeds directly into your garden soil in the late winter. This is after all what God designed the seeds to ...

Farmers who want to maximize their profits and productivity come spring would do well to add winter sowing to their routine. This seed-starting method is great for hardy annuals and perennials that ...

Back in February I wrote a blog about winter sowing, a method of growing your own transplants from seeds without using special equipment and without a greenhouse or even a cold frame. With the winter ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Winter sown containers should be placed in a sheltered location such as a deck or patio. Many gardeners start flower, vegetable ...

It's cold outside, and several events across West Michigan this weekend are aiming to keep you warm and entertained.

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As autumn deepens and gardens begin their seasonal rest, it’s the perfect time to think ahead—especially if you’re hoping to support pollinators and native plants next spring.