Were you shocked last growing season at the cost of seedlings in your local garden centers? If you’re wondering how and when to start seeds indoors, I’ve got some tips and tricks for you. Having ...

Q: If I want to have a garden next spring, I need to know when to start seeds indoors. Is there a planting calendar for starting seeds indoors? A: Tolstoy said, “Spring is the time of plans and ...

Sowing vegetables from seed is a budget-friendly and enjoyable way to grow delicious homegrown vegetables for your household. You do need, however, to resist the temptation to rush and sow seeds too ...

Spring is coming and it's a great time to consider starting a few flower or vegetable plants from seed inside of your house. Timing is the most important element when it comes to starting plants from ...

Q: Thanks for the column about tomato seeds. Another question: When should I start them indoors? A: Not yet! It’s hard to wait, but there’s no advantage to starting tomato seeds too early. You’ll wind ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others. But no ...

Q: When is the best time to start my tomato seeds? I have ordered many different varieties that I cannot find locally. Answer: Tomatoes are a warm-season crop and are usually started indoors six to ...

Q: I’m running a bit late with starting veggie seeds indoors since I had to get some lights and trays for a new setup. Is there anything I can still start now? A: You’re late for onions but on time ...

It’s well-known that gardeners are a frugal bunch. Why else were thousands of zucchini recipes invented just to prevent overgrown zucchinis the size of small orca whales from going to waste? And I ...

Finally, it’s time to plant the seeds for tomato transplants. Providing you have the space, time, and energy, starting your own tomato plants allows you to select from the thousands of seeds on the ...

Q: I have a beautiful hoya plant that has never bloomed. I started it from a cutting about four years ago. It always has new leaves but never a bud or flower. It’s near a window that has blinds that ...