Spring arrives March 20 — 58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared and worn, have been perused intensely since the first of the year; seed orders ...

Starting seeds indoors during the winter months is a practical and rewarding strategy for avid gardeners. This practic ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water is what wakes up many ...

This is a good time to try using a plastic milk jug as a tiny greenhouse, giving the seeds protection to start germinating ...

Damping off can be devastating to the beginning of your growing season. Luckily, it's easy to prevent with some good gardening hygiene.

Are you planning on starting seeds this spring? Before you wait much longer, you’ll want to see if any of your seeds fall on ...

Men’s college basketball and Illini beat writer Scott Richey projects his top four seeds for each region of the NCAA ...

Not all types of vegetables can be directly sown in the ground or potting mix soil outdoors. Investing in the best seed starting mix for vegetables to start indoors is more critical when living in a ...

All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an ...

Why start vegetable seeds indoors before spring? While I love the seasons in New England, our winters make it hard for ...

It's time to start the first early-season garden plants from seed inside -- and gather the rest of the season's seeds while ...