Spring gardening season usually starts the same way across the United States: One warm afternoon makes the soil feel ready, and the urge to plant kicks in. But the tricks for a successful garden are ...

As winter wanes and the first signs of spring begin to emerge, many home gardeners find themselves itching to dig into the soil and get their plants growing. But when is the best time to start ...

You could start seeds indoors now if you wish. I’m starting onion, leek and shallot seeds, but won’t put them in the ground until about April. I’m also starting tronchuda, kale and collards that can ...

Starting seeds on the early side can lead to overgrown seedlings that won't transplant well. Starting seeds too early indoors results in leggy, stunted, rootbound, or otherwise stressed seedlings. If ...

Interested in growing tomatoes and other annuals in your garden? Different types of plants require different production times ...

This is the time of year when we gardeners start thinking about our gardens and perhaps starting a few plants inside to get a jump on the season. If you do decide to start some plants inside, there ...

Waiting months for a bare yard to bloom requires immense patience that many people simply lack. You plant tiny seeds in the ...

I have been walking around my garden to look things over and have not found any problems yet. March is generally a good month ...

April is when the soil and air are finally reliably warm enough to start summer vegetable, flower and herb seeds and to plant ...

Author and smallholder Sally Coulthard shares her tips for ensuring a bountiful supply of the garden’s most versatile ...