Most seeds sprout fairly easily. Just tamp them into a potting mix, keep them damp, and within a week or two, baby plants are up and ready to go under lights inside until the coast is clear outside.

While our elementary school science classes may have taught us the basics about seeds and how to plant them, if you’ve gotten into gardening as an adult, you’ve probably figured out that there’s ...

If you love sweet peas as much as I do, you will probably be sowing your seeds right about now. You may also share in my knowledge that sweet pea seeds can sometimes be difficult to germinate. But my ...

Strawberries are perennials, and the second year will be unlike the first. Here's the gardening reality about strawberry ...

Fresh seed packets, fluffy soil, and perfect spring weather create big dreams for backyard gardeners across America. Nothing crushes that excitement faster than a stubborn tray of empty dirt that ...

Many seeds only require soil and water to sprout. Others, however, have a harder coating that makes germination a bit difficult. That’s because in the wild, they rely on birds and other wildlife that ...

There's nothing better than taking a bite out of a slice of fresh watermelon once summertime rolls around. But, if you're a big fan of fresh watermelon, you don't have to wait until your nearest ...

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