TikTok gardeners are encouraging early flower seed starting in January, saying it’s simple, surprisingly rewarding, and gives ...

Which flower seeds are best? Starting a garden from flower seed is one of the most economical and satisfying hobbies a person can have. Rather than shelling out cash for more expensive, ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others. But no ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — When planning your flower garden in Zone 4 of Minnesota, it’s essential to know when to start your seeds indoors. Here’s a guide — grouped by planting date — to help you ...

This bright and colorful, beginner-friendly bloomer loves an early indoor start — giving you a leg up on color before spring ...

Did you know that sesame seeds on hamburger buns helped make hamburgers more popular? The seeds were a secret to success, and they’ve been on a roll ever since. Speaking of sesame seeds, I’ve grown ...

This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

Hummingbirds in the wild snack on thousands of flowers every day. Hanging one or more hummingbird feeders in your yard can help you attract these tiny warm-weather visitors. But if you want to ...

As the warmth of summer gently fades and many gardeners are winding down, the savviest ones are already looking ahead to spring. They know that September is the ideal time to set up some truly ...

After a wet February, March might even bring more rain, hopefully tapering off by month’s end. Meanwhile, start your summer vegetable garden seeds. Watch for peach and apple and plum trees to bud and ...

Last week, I cleaned what used to be my office but had become a huge closet. It was filled with all manner of things, so it was a huge effort to slog through everything, making each item beg for its ...

Beat the winter blues by planting now — from snapdragons to foxgloves, these spring flowers started from seed will have ...