I’m not sick of winter yet. But I have to admit that recent warm, sunny days got me thinking about spring. I love to start seedlings in the house but recognize that it is still too early for most ...

Garden supply companies have been offering ways of reducing single-use plastics such as those six-packs that are sold everywhere. You can make your own soil blocks using a little metal press that ...

A little dirt never hurt anyone. We acquire immunities early on from making mud pies, as health experts now know and gardeners have known all along. The same goes for plants. This time of year, ...

Boost your success, save money and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you. Reuse plastic containers for ...

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This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN. WE’RE AT BLUE SEAL AND MILFORD. AND I’M JOINED BY KENDALL CORNELIUS FROM UAH, EXT. KENDALL, IT’S THIS TIME OF YEAR WHEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE PLANTING THINGS, STARTING ...

Avoid these common seed starting mistakes in order to grow healthier seedlings this spring. Overall, the process of starting seeds indoors is pretty straightforward; you plant, water, and wait. But ...

If you’re itching to dig your hands into some soil, you don’t have to wait for spring. January is a great time to start certain seeds indoors and get a jump on the growing season. Picking the right ...

Spring means it's time for gardeners to think about seedlings, those little baby plants all ready to get plunked into the ground. And a hands-on technique for growing them, called "soil blocking," is ...

If you are thinking about growing your own transplants from seed this year, now’s the time to gather your supplies. The single most important item is the soil that you’ll be using to start your plants ...