Scarification, stratification, soaking, and seed dormancy. These are a few gardening buzzwords you may have heard. Today, we’ll talk about scarification with organic farmer Jenna Rich - why it’s important and a few simple steps you can take this season to aid in germination.
From labeling and taking notes to watering carefully and fertilizing early, there are many ways to boost your seed sowing success. Gardening expert Madison Moulton breaks down 15 of her best tips for seed sowing this season.
Ready to get a head start on your spring garden? Former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into the best vegetables and flowers to sow indoors in early spring to ensure robust, healthy transplants timed perfectly with your last frost date.
If you want to produce healthy seedlings, you need to start with viable seeds. Some gardeners claim that testing whether seeds sink or float is a great way to determine if they’ll germinate. But is there any truth to this claim? Join gardener Briana Yablonski as she dives into the world of sinking and floating seeds.
Spring is on the horizon, and there are so many seeds to plant. March sowing ensures abundant, flavorful harvests as the weather warms. Garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey digs into 11 less-common seeds to start in March.
Are hanging baskets a main focal point of your summer gardens? Do you want to customize your own hanging baskets? You can easily grow your baskets from seed right from your own home. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago will walk you through the simple steps of how to grow your own hanging baskets from seed.
Do you love lilac bushes? Are you looking for a fun, new gardening challenge? If you answered yes, you should collect and sow lilac bushes from seed to create new plants for your garden. Come along as organic farmer Jenna Rich explains how.
Have you always wondered which seeds benefit from a pre-soak and why some gardeners choose to do it? Join organic farmer Jenna Rich as she tells us about 13 seeds you should soak before planting.
If you live in zone four, starting seeds indoors allows you to start your growing season when it’s still cold outside. Join former farmer Briana Yablonski to learn the best time to start seeds.
If you live in one of the coldest areas in the US, you’re probably itching to resume gardening in the spring. Join former vegetable farmer Briana Yablonski as she explains when to start seeds in zone three to get your growing season off to a great start.
Like anything in gardening, seed starting is surrounded by myths and ‘rules’ that aren’t quite true. These seven seed-starting myths, from watering to soil, are ones you can stop believing.
Looking to make sowing seeds as budget-friendly as possible? Gardening expert Madison Moulton gives you seven expert tips for seed starting on a budget.