Few garden tasks are more fun than watching a tiny little seed become a thriving plant in just a few weeks. If you’re like me, you have a lot of joy in store for you! If you’re new to growing plants ...

These herbs take a while to sprout so an early start indoors ensures they'll be ready for spring planting. Many popular seeds should be started indoors about 6–8 weeks prior to your area’s last frost ...

Starting plants from seed early and transplanting them to the garden is a time-honored, economical and rewarding gardening tradition. Germinating seed at home increases the options for planting by ...

It's an exciting milestone for gardeners when nurseries start to put seed packets on the shelf in early spring. A few dollars can buy hundreds of seeds, which is a huge money saver compared to buying ...

With such a short growing season here in Michigan, we always want to get a head start in the garden by transplanting already sizable vegetable plants. It’s a great idea, but I’ve found some vegetables ...

Can’t wait to enjoy fresh food from your garden? With these cold-hardy leafy greens, you may not have to. While tomatoes, melons, and cucumbers are warm-season crops that only grow during hot weather, ...