Key Points Store seeds in envelopes, sealed containers, or plastic bags in a cool, dry, and dark place.To absorb moisture, ...

Extend the shelf-life of your seeds with these simple tips. After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s ...

One of these days the growing season will come to an end with the first frost. The thought of next season will then kick off with much anticipation. There are ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

There are a number of plants with seeds worth harvesting from your garden and replanting. Blue star (Amsonia spp.) is one of them. Known for its star-shaped blue blossoms and interest to butterflies, ...

Despite our current cold, wintery conditions, gardeners are already placing seed orders and making plans to start plants for this year’s flowers and crops. Starting plants from seed isn’t difficult, ...

After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s no reason to throw those old seeds in the trash. Most seeds ...

If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...