While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

Choosing the Right Seeds for Winter Sowing One of the secrets to winter sowing success is picking the right seeds. Not all plants love the cold, so focus on hardy flowers, vegetables, and perennials ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

What is winter sowing? I have heard a little about this and wonder if this would be something I might want to use in my gardening. I am looking into more effective ways to start seeds for spring ...

When the holidays wrap up and the seed catalogs start coming in the mail is about the time I start to get a feeling that I just cannot shake; the faintest voice calls me outside and into the garden.

Gather flower and vegetable seeds, milk jugs or two-liter soda bottles, duct tape, a quality potting mix and a weatherproof ...

What should I do with my poinsettia after Christmas? I would really like to keep it alive and perhaps have it bloom again for next Christmas. General basic care is usually sufficient to keep a ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Springtime feels far away as freezing temperatures and chances of snow move in on the Heartland, but one horticulturist says now is the time to prepare for gardening ...

A professional horticulturist highlights five of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, along with sowing tips to help home growers have healthy plants ...

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Centre County are pleased to continue Bill Lamont’s column in gratitude for his contributions to our program and our community. Have a home gardening ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. Growing your ...