Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

Q: I saved seeds from several of my garden plants last year, including pumpkins, peppers and peas. I want to store more again this fall, but I wanted to start with a few and see how they worked.

Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one ...

With the cost of groceries always rising, growing your own produce can help you save money when preparing meals. Whether you want to make vegetarian main dishes or side dishes to pair with your ...

Don't throw out last year's unused seeds. Many if not most will still be viable, especially if stored in cool, dry conditions.

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods. Homegrown vegetables are one of life’s greatest pleasures, but it can be expensive ...

It's best to avoid planting seeds directly into mulch. Instead, move the mulch out of the way and plant seeds directly into the soil. "Seeds require contact with the soil, along with moisture and ...

Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...

Unlock the secrets of seed packets to grow healthier plants. Here are tips, including information about cold stratification ...

As spring sowing starts, tins of out-of-date seeds resurface on shelves across the UK. Here, gardening experts share how they ...

JCPL has vegetable, flower and herb seeds, ranging from things like basil and catnip to four different kinds of tomatoes and peppers, two types of lettuce and five varieties of sunflowers. For a list ...