Winter sowing is an easy and rewarding way to start seeds for strong seedlings come spring. From native perennials to cold-tolerant herbs and vegetables to cool-season annuals, winter sowing in January gives plants a headstart. Using simple containers for homemade “greenhouses,” the seeds sprout as they would in nature. Explore seeds to winter sow in January with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Get a jump on your gardening season by starting seeds in January! Farmer Briana Yablonski shares 11 seeds you can plant in the New Year.
While next year’s gardening season may seem ages away, it will be here before you know it. So, get a jump on your garden by ordering seeds in December. Farmer Briana Yablosnki shares five benefits of ordering seeds early.
If you’re wondering what to sow in December, take note of seeds with long germination times. Since these seeds take multiple weeks to germinate, planting them in December allows you to end up with healthy transplants by the time planting season arrives. Farmer Briana Yablonski shares vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can plant in December.
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.