Garden Seeds

Soaking is a common method use to determine which seeds in a given batch are viable and which are not. Soaking may also reveal the presence of parasites in the seeds or rancid seeds. Although...

Easy to grow, easy to cook and adaptable to almost any warm environment, rice is the second-most produced grain in the world according to the United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization....

When planting peas in a garden, you only push them down slightly into the ground to help increase the water and sun absorption. Because of this, you can easily plant your peas in a different...

Growing trees from seeds can be a rewarding experience after a few years have past and you can see the fruits of your labor. Plant your seeds in a container to grow a seedling with a strong root...

When gardening, growing your own corn on the cob is a great way to be able to have fresh corn to grill, boil or simply cut off of the cob to use in soups and casseroles. Another great way to use...

Sprouting your own organic seeds is easy. Sesame, pumpkin, sunflower and flaxseed are the ones most commonly sprouted. Avoid sprouting any seeds that are derived from plants with poisonous...

Growing a plant may seem like a simple process, but that’s only if you have experience. If this is your first plant, this guide should be helpful.

The avocado, also known as the alligator pear or butter pear, is an easy tropical fruit to grow. Avocado trees take time to grow and produce fruit, and the key is to germinate the pit in water...

Growing trees and plants from seed is a very rewarding hobby. Unfortunately some types of plants and trees are difficult to grow unless very specific instructions are followed to provide the...

Do you like snapdragon flowers? Well, take a look at my pictures and try these simple steps to get them to grow well in your yard!

If you live in a place where there are mesquite trees then you know that in summer they drop a lot of bean pods, just for you! Here's a way to use those pods!

Lima beans are on of my favorite vegetables. Not only are they good to eat, but they bring back wonderful childhood memories of when my mother cooked them for the family. Homegrown lima beans have...

Even though cilantro looks like parsley. They are each different. Cilantro is a tasty condiment to put in foods. It adds a fresh taste to salsas and other foods. Knowing how to grow it is...

With striking black trunks that can attain a diameter up to five feet topped with thick, three-foot tall sprays of grass-like leaves, grass trees make dramatic garden accents. Although all species...

Using seeds to start tomatoes is a great way to grow your own tomatoes. Tomato seeds take around 2 to 3 weeks to sprout before they can be transferred to your garden. Starting tomato seeds indoors...

Growing tropical water lilies at home straight from the seeds requires thought and care, but can be a satisfying process, as seeds are gathered from harvesting, nurtured through sprouting, and...

Making seedballs is easy and cheap. Save the peat bogs by making your own seedballs!

Rather than buy those specialty biodegradable planting cups for transplanting seedlings into your garden, just use those paper towel and toilet paper tubes you usually throw away. They make it...

Most seeds have to work very hard to sprout roots and stems. The reason for this is that seeds are surrounded by tough outer walls, and some seeds even have an additional layer of husk around...

Instead of buying up a series of miniature clay pots in which to grow your seedlings, you can save money by growing them in something you were going to throw away anyway. Eggshells make great...

Many casual gardeners find it easier to grow new plants indoors and then transfer them to their gardens, rather than try to get new seedlings to sprout in a less controllable outdoor environment....

When you bought your house your grass was green, thick, full and cut perfectly. Looking around now you find yourself wondering what happened? How did the previous owner do that? Here are the basic...

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...

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...