Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, productive garden. The key to success is providing the right environment: ...

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 ...

If you're planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you'll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

Starting seeds indoors is an essential skill for gardeners. Whether planting flower seeds or working on this year’s vegetable garden, there are several good reasons to begin inside rather than outside ...

‘I don’t know why, but I can’t wait to get my garden started. Usually, I purchase transplants from around town, but this year I would like to start some from seed indoors. How do I do that?” — W.G. It ...

If you haven’t started reviewing seed catalogs, make an effort to do so soon! Most seed catalogs are filled with heirloom and hybrid seed selections, including many new varieties not available for ...

With these warm days daring to pop up more frequently, if your thoughts turn to picking a juicy, mouth-watering, vine-ripened tomato, or your eyes long to feast on colorful flowers, try starting some ...