A longtime garden writer shares her go-to sources for flower, veggie, and herb seeds.

As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

Seed starting, without the stress.

Green thumbs, it's never too soon to begin your garden as long as you safely do it indoors. Check out these tips and tricks for germinating seeds.

Spring is here so that means that for many, it's time to start planning -- and planting -- your garden. If you're not sure when to plant what, this helpful gardening almanac will provide guidance for ...

This spring, I’m trying a method of growing flowers that is new to me, but it dates back to the 16th century. It’s called direct seeding, or direct sowing. Vegetable gardeners are familiar with this ...

If you purchase seeds from external sources every year, your gardening efforts might not be as sustainable and resilient as you think. Seed security is something that many gardeners may overlook. Even ...

Coneflower, poppies, globe thistle, and other flowers in a vibrant garden bed of wildflowers - Marina Lohrbach/Getty Images When it comes to low-maintenance, self-seeding flowers that will keep your ...

It was motherhood that encouraged Alicia Houk’s switch to gardening with native plants. She had trained as a scientist, completing a master’s degree in pollinator ecology while pursuing a passion for ...

Seeds almost always germinate better at higher temperatures, so buy an inexpensive seed germination heat mat if you don’t ...

Corn ( Zea mays) is an easy plant to seed in the ground and thin out later as the seedlings emerge. "Corn shows signs of ...

Common Ground Community Building will host a "Let's Grow Together" event Saturday for community members who want to learn ...