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Starting a vegetable or flower garden from seeds may require indoor germination before you transplant the seedlings into the ground. Get a head start on next year’s crop with eHow's expert sowing strategies.
The easiest way to start sunflower seeds in in the spring by putting them in the ground after the last freeze. Grow sunflower seeds that haven't been cooked with help from Read More
Starting your own garden plants from seeds can be a cost-effective way to grow your flowers and vegetables. Be sure to read the directions on the seed package so you know Read More
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 Read More
Sunflowers are easy plants to grow whether they're started from seeds or placed in a pot. Keep sunflowers from sitting in water, and provide them with sun all day, with Read More
It’s rewarding to start your own seeds and grow varieties of flowers and vegetables that aren’t commonly found in garden stores or nurseries. Most seed packets or seed Read More
Growing your own herb garden can be fun and beneficial. With so many different types and uses for herbs, having a garden variety means more creative dinners or more Read More
Growing a vegetable garden can fun and an accomplishment. Being able to watch something grow in front of you is exciting. Even if you do not have a 'green thumb' watching Read More
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 Read More
Ask any garden enthusiast and they will tell you that peat pots are perfect for starting seed for your garden. The seed starts can be vegetables or flowers but plants like Read More
When planting spring flower seeds, wait until two weeks after the last frost to plant them in the ground, or start them inside and move them outdoors when the weather warms Read More
Whether you grow your fledgling plants from seed or buy them at the nursery, extra care at planting time will get them off to a good start in your garden. Read More
Transplanting plants to your garden from inside or from one place to another is often a tricky proposition. You may be moving a large flowering shrub, a seedling tomato or Read More
Whether you're planting flowers, vegetables or herbs, sowing seeds outdoors is a snap. All it takes is good garden soil Read More
The awe inspiring beauty of wildflowers is unmatched by cultivated flowers. You may think that the only way to raise these magnificent beauties is to purchase wildflower Read More
You can grow just about anything from seed. Start with seeds that are easy to germinate, such as zinnias and marigolds, and then move on to those that need more precise Read More
Depending on what you want to grow, you'll have to decide if you want to plant seeds or sow your seeds indoors and then transplant the seedlings into your garden at a later Read More
Most people think of winter as a time when nothing grows. However, many plants and seeds do well under cold conditions. Farmers plant winter wheat and rye, while home Read More
Nurseries only carry a few varieties of many plants, but if you start your own seeds, you can add to the diversity of plant varieties in your garden. After your seeds have Read More
When harvesting and storing seeds, it's important to keep your seed sources separate by labeling each bag with the seed name, date of harvest, and location. Learn how to Read More
Properly store your fruit and vegetable seeds once you've harvested them from your garden; learn how in this free online organic gardening video full of harvesting and seed Read More
Prepare to store your seed harvest so you can keep your seeds organized for use in your garden or for cooking; learn how in this free online gardening video. Read More
Why buy seeds from the store when you can harvest them from the flowers in your own garden? Every flower produces its own seeds, and you can save them for planting again Read More
Harvesting seeds from a garden has many advantages. Not only do you save money when the next planting season rolls around, each year your plants will become hardier and Read More
You planted the small seeds, watered and kept the pests at bay. Suddenly fall arrives and it’s time to harvest. Sunflowers make nice floral arrangements and the seeds are Read More
Have you found a perfect flower or vegetable that you want to grow again in your garden? You can harvest and collect seeds from your favorite flowers and vegetables to Read More
Keep extra seeds dry and on-hand for your next round of plants. Learn more in this free educational video series. Read More
To save garden seeds, store them in a jar, create a satchel of powered milk in tissue paper, place the satchel in the jar to pull out the moisture, and store the jar in the Read More
You've got strong, healthy plants this year and you want to grow from the same stock next year. Maybe you're concerned that your favorite flower variety will be Read More
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