Growing plants from seeds is an easy, inexpensive and fun thing to do. When you learn how to start plants from seeds, the variety of plants that you can grow increases dramatically, but not the ...

Here is a list of eight easy seeds to save and plant next season. They include tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, peas, ...

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them.

When I teach vegetable gardening, I love to share my favorite way to germinate seeds using a paper towel. Paper towels can be used for any seed that needs to be buried, even just a little bit.

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy pre-season seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the grow lights inside are delightful. Well, the grow lights aren't on yet, but it is a good time to start thinking about getting things ready. It will be ...

Lauren asks: I planted some pepper seeds in my garden that never came up. What could be the reason they didn t germinate? What can I do that might encourage germination in the future? 1. The seeds may ...