Native plants are often easier to sow than non-native ornamental species—they adapt well to local climates and sprout with little assistance. If you’re sowing them and notice sparse sprouting, use these seven tips from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to boost their germination rates.
Are you crushing on that stunning poinsettia you picked up for the season and want to propagate? Gardening expert Melissa Strauss explores whether you can grow these plants from seed and what other possibilities there are for propagating it.
It may be chilly now, but spring will be here before you know it, and along with it comes planting time. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss direct sowing seeds in your spring garden.
Starting your seeds indoors can help put you ahead of the curve in spring. Here are some tips on getting your seeds started indoors in the coming months.
Seed starting doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple steps can ensure prolific germination and vigorous early growth to start your season off right. Join organic farmer Logan Hailey for 11 straightforward seed-starting tips for beginners.
Native plants provide food for wildlife, require little maintenance, and add beauty to the landscape. However, their seeds are sometimes tricky to germinate. Fortunately, many native plants germinate well when they are winter-sown. Join gardener Briana Yablonski to learn about native plants you can sow in containers this fall.
Whether upgrading your seeding supplies or just getting started, now is a great time to save on essentials. We’ll make it easy to set up with streamlined supplies, ready to be put to good use this season and for years to come.
Even with the season’s change, we have plenty of time to sow our native plant additions this month. Many benefit from being sown directly in the ground as temperatures turn chilly, even in winter. November is perfect for scattering and tucking; it's easy on the seeds and the gardener. The challenge is narrowing down what to grow! Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in favorite natives to direct sow this month.
Sowing seeds is the most exciting way to start gardening in the late winter and early spring, but it requires a bit of planning and preparation to get it right. Organic farmer Logan Hailey can help you ensure strong seed-starting success with these beginner-friendly tips.
Did you grow the biggest pumpkin of your gardening career this year? Were your delicata squash particularly beautiful? Are you just looking to spend less money on seeds next year? There are many reasons why you may want to save squash seeds for next year’s garden. The process is simple and rewarding. Plant biologist Emily Estep will walk you through the steps and provide 7 pro tips.
Whether we’re making haste to beat cold weather or looking to infill a bare patch in the garden bed, plants that grow quickly from seed accomplish wonders. Superfast growers yield blooms and harvests in a delightfully quick turnaround. Enjoy the rewards of fast-growing flowers and vegetables with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Native plants are all the rage, and we couldn't be happier! They are easy to care for and provide food for valuable pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss to discuss why fall is the ideal time to sow native seeds in your garden.