While they’re delicious, it’s not always worth growing the hardest vegetables. Seed easier veggies you want to enjoy instead, and grow the hard ones from cuttings, plugs, or tubers. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay examines why these seven vegetables are so challenging to grow and how to harvest them without starting from seed.
Soaking seeds before planting speeds germination for some varieties but ruins others entirely. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which seeds benefit from soaking, how long to soak them, and which seeds should never touch water before planting.
When you’re seed shopping for your cut flower garden, don’t forget bouquet filler seed. Many lovely foliage and flowering plants fill in the arrangement gracefully and easily. Experienced gardener Sarah Jay covers seven pretty plants you can use to fill in your arrangements.
Seedlings grown indoors often develop weak, floppy stems that struggle when transplanted outside. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how a simple fan creates stronger, more resilient seedlings that handle the transition to the garden.
Some seeds are better sown directly in the garden rather than started indoors in trays. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains which common vegetables don't transplant well and why direct sowing gives you better results.
Some seeds germinate reliably at room temperature, but others need warmer soil to sprout within a reasonable timeframe. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares nine common seeds that benefit from bottom heat and explains when it's worth the investment.
When it comes to seed starting, zones 2-4 may seem like a hard spot to do it. However, they are actually prime areas for seed starting if you know what to do! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks growers in these zones through a few tips to start seeds with ease.
If you’ve ever used them, you know that with humidity domes, germination improves. Choose the right dome, and you have seeds in optimal conditions for sprouting. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, discusses why domes are so effective and which ones to use.
Every year, we gather our seeds and starting supplies to start the spring garden. If we’re dealing with old seeds or hard-to-germinate ones, we can use a fun trick to save ourselves some space and money! Experienced gardener Sarah Jay walks you through why and how to pre-sprout seeds for more success in spring.
When should you direct-sow native plant seeds? Winter and fall are the best times to do it! Gather your native seeds, and get your substrate ready. Experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay covers 7 native plants seeds you can sow in the cold.
Starting seeds indoors during winter gives you a head start on the growing season and expands the possibilities of what you can grow. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use grow lights for winter seed starting, from choosing what to plant to transplanting healthy seedlings.
January is a good time to get started on much of the spring garden, but it’s especially good for seeds that take longer to germinate. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, covers seven of these slow-to-germinate plants you should start now.