Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using ...

When you’re eager to get your garden going in the spring, but it's too cold to plant outside, starting seeds inside is a great way to put your green thumb to good use. In some cases, it may also be ...

With the right planning, you can start seedlings indoors for hardier plants in the garden. Learn how to germinate seeds quickly, with instructions for seed starting mix and DIY paper pots to get ...

Many gardeners will tell you that it’s no easy task to germinate seeds if you sow them directly into the ground. The success rate for starting certain types of seeds indoors in small containers is ...

Sure, we just buttoned up the garden for the winter, but in just a few months, you’ll be starting to grow seeds again. Some of those seeds require cold stratification, which is exposing the seeds to a ...

Get the secret to success with Billy Garza. Those cheery red seed coats are as hard as Texas summers! Billy Garza, Hill Country landscaper and grower, demonstrates his trick for fast germination. Once ...

Sunflowers are obviously sun-loving plants and they don’t do well in the cold, so you’ll want to start prepping the soil for planting well after the temperature has stayed above 50 degrees during both ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Gardeners come in two sorts… those that start from seed and those that buy plants. Perhaps a combination is best. Last week we talked about vegetables, this week it's flowers.

Fresh fruit is essential to a well-balanced diet, providing key vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Whether you eat it with a meal or have it on its own, it’s a healthy way to give yourself a sweet treat.

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...