For seedlings whose lives began on a sunny windowsill, the vegetable patch is no bed of roses. Before they can handle the wind, rain and strong sun of the great outdoors, tender young plants need...
Getting "something for nothing" is a gardening bonus and delight. It's easy to grow new plants from seeds and easier still to harvest and save
You can grow sprouts just about anywhere. If you have a large back yard where you can have a garden, or you live in the city and have no yard at all, you can grow sprouts. They are an excellent...
Flowers are available for purchase as potted plants, bulbs or seeds. Looking at a live plant makes it easy to visualize a lush, green garden dappled with blue and purple flowers, just as it says...
Not all seeds are created equal, even though they may look the same. Whether deciding on vegetable or flower seeds, selecting the right seed is not an easy choice. Knowing what makes seeds...
Native Americans were the first farmers on this continent and they passed on seeds from generation to generation. Squash, beans and corn are the original heirloom garden seeds. The enduring...
Deciding to use organic seeds to plant your vegetable garden is a noble decision. An organic gardener can feel like a complete organic gardener when they cultivate from organic seeds as well as...
At the beginning of each new growing season, gardeners review the leftover seeds from the previous year to determine if they are still viable. At the end of the year, they save the leftover seed...
The peanut—not a true nut, but a legume—is the product of an above ground flowering plant with pods underground that generate seeds. The peanut plant has been in continuous cultivation for over...
You can make seed tapes at home with toilet paper and a glue stick. This homemade version works just like the commercial versions. Follow these suggestions to make your own seed tape.
Celosia, more commonly known as "cockscomb," is a native annual wildflower that is recognized as a leafy vegetable in other countries. This annual has wooly-looking spheres of color that rise in a...
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Collecting seed to plant next year is a great way to save money and protect heirloom varieties of your garden plants. Squash seeds are easy to collect, but the problem lies in that squashes are...
Every plant has an optimal climate for growth. If you plant your seeds too soon, frost can kill them. Plant too late and you may not get a harvest. One way to ensure you get the best results for...
The first key to growing plants is get them to germinate from seeds. While most seeds are not difficult to germinate, proper technique and planning can make you more successful and efficient at...
Herbs are grown for culinary and medicinal purposes. They have graced the gardens of the rich and famous as well as those of the common person. Growing herbs from seeds in your garden is easy and...
Strawberries are the favorite fruit of many people, and are one of the easiest fruits for the home gardener to produce. To grow strawberry plants from seed, you'll need to start with an heirloom...
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