When the temperature reaches 71 degrees toward the end of March, it has a very profound effect on our psyche, and if you are ...

Sunflowers are beloved as summer annuals. Learn more about the different varieties of sunflowers, how to care for them, and ...

Growing your own plants from seed opens up a wide variety of herbs and vegetables that you won’t find at the store.

If there’s one thing to know about peppers, it’s that they’re versatile. Whether they’re grilled alongside chicken or beef as ...

Spring is the perfect time to start sewing seeds, although there are a few plants which benefit from being left until mid-April ...

My readers have asked, “What can I do to get my garden going now?” Because I love getting out in the garden, I feel disappointed not having a chance to plant your seeds and bedding plants in the soil.

Homegrown tomatoes tend to be high in flavor and superior to most tomatoes at grocery stores, writes Jane Callier, a.

You know my rule: You are not a real gardener unless you start and grow at least one plant from seed for your yard. Another ...

Your little seedlings have outgrown their seed trays, but it's not time for them to go in the garden—now what?

If you have been waiting to start your plants indoors, you are almost behind schedule as Milton Pearce started planting about two weeks ago. Pearce, owner of the Potting Shed in St. Regis, has one of ...

Once you begin sowing seeds indoors, it doesn’t take long to figure out there are advantages to starting some veggies earlier than what’s suggested on the seed packet. Tomatoes, for instance. Starting ...

As winter fades, the garden requires careful preparation to ensure optimal conditions for your vegetable plants. Martha begins with cleaning and prepping her garden beds, an essential first step. In ...