Papaya plants are tropical, so they thrive in warmth. "Fresh seeds taken directly from a ripe fruit usually germinate in two ...

Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) seeds outside because it seems so complicated and much more challenging ...

For gardeners who start their own tomato plants, March is time to get busy. There are several good reasons for starting tomatoes from seed: Economy: You can grow a lot more tomatoes from seed for the ...

It's the time of year when windowsills are filled with grids of baby plants and kitchen tables are taken over by grow lights. Every spring, many home gardeners begin planning for the months ahead by ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Growing a papaya tree from seeds can be a very interesting task if you have a balcony where you can keep the plants. This is simply because papayas grow quickly and can be maintained well in pots. If ...

A large variety of seed packets arranged on the floor - eurobanks/Shutterstock Growing plants from seed is a rewarding experience, not to mention a low-cost way to end up with oodles of plants. But if ...

The Normal Seed Pack was added to Grow a Garden on April 10, 2025, and offers seven different seeds, some of which can also be purchased from the Seed Stall. From the rare Raspberry to the Mythical ...