We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to helping your garden thrive from seed to stalk, you may think of factors like sunlight, water, and soil type. While all of ...

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 ...

Last week I wrote about keeping gardens small and simple if you are a newbie to gardening. Another recommendation, also for experienced gardeners, is experimenting with self-seeding plants.

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 ...

Many gardeners start flower, vegetable and herb seeds indoors during winter months in order to have seedlings to plant outdoors after the last spring frost occurs, typically around the last week in ...

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 ...