Starting your first garden can feel like a big step, but the rewards are immeasurable. There’s a unique joy in watching a tiny seed sprout and grow into a beautiful flower or a delicious vegetable, ...
Spring is here and whether you've a balcony or a big yard, it is great time to garden. Maybe you're growing some vegetables this season or experimenting with new plants. But nothing says 'Spring' ...
Some cut flower plants don't thrive when transplanted and they prefer their seeds be sown outdoors, directly into the garden without being moved.
A cutting garden is simply a garden filled with flowers meant to be picked, shared, and enjoyed indoors. Many of the best cut flowers are easy to grow from seed, making this an ideal winter planning ...
A professional horticulturist highlights five of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, along with sowing tips to help ...
From Seed: If you want to start skeleton flowers from seeds, cold-stratification is necessary. The simplest method is to sow ...
Adding companion flowers to your garden is easier than you think it is. With the right plants, you can have it all, including easy-to-grow plants, beautiful blooms, and pollinator magnets. Maximize ...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Growing plants from seeds

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time and effort and provides the satisfaction of real gardening as you watch ...
An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...
February marks the moment when gardens begin to stir from their winter dormancy, making it the ideal time to start sowing ...
The orchid is said to be the most exotic of all flowers. Their fragile beauty has made them a favorite corsage flower.