Common flax is an ornamental and rewarding crop to incorporate into the home garden, from edible beds to informal borders and everything in between. Seeds are powerhouses of nutrition, and growing our own means plenty of protein and omega-3s on the table. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how and when to harvest the historic grain for versatile applications.
Don’t buy basil from the store—save seeds instead! Basil produces hundreds of them at the end of the growing season. Collect these to propagate new seedlings the next spring. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in following these seven easy steps for saving basil seeds.
Hummingbirds are such charming little creatures, and we love to see them in the pollinator garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares the seeds you can sow in April to have the hummingbirds visiting your yard all summer.
April is here, and it's time to get back in the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some great plants to grow from seeds this month. These are easy to grow, so you'll have that garden blooming in no time!
Thinning seedlings helps give small plants the space they need to grow. But what should you do with the unwanted plants? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a handful of ways to use thinned seedlings.
Did you start too many seeds and end up with overcrowded seedlings? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to give your tiny plants more room to grow.
Sweet snapdragons are a childhood favorite and a stunning addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and care for these plants from seed to bloom.
If you find yourself staring at a tray of tomato seeds wondering if the seedlings will ever appear, you’re not alone. Farmer Briana Yablonski will cover common reasons your tomato seeds aren’t germinating.
Seeds are the starting point for beautiful, productive gardens. Though you can source potted seedlings in spring, starting crops from seeds is rewarding and budget-friendly. You’ll have ready crops before most other gardeners! Save money this year by bundling your seeds—these 10 bundles are perfect for beginner, intermediate, and expert gardeners.
There are many reasons to grow native grasses, from prairie and meadow projects to lawn alternatives to specimens in the perennial border. Their adaptability, easy care, and ecosystem services support garden diversity, soil health, and resource conservation. And many are ready to grow from seed as we turn toward spring this month. Garden expert Katherine Rowe explores top native grasses to grow from seed in March.
March is a great time to start some seeds, and we're prepped and ready to go! Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to see what we are planting this month.
Do you love fresh dill from your garden? Start dill seeds indoors to get these aromatic herbs a head start before spring. In this article, plant expert Matt Dursum shows you when and how to get dill seeds started early.