CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to ...

You can save a lot of money by growing your vegetables and flowers from seed versus purchasing mature plants. But if you’re going to successfully grow your plants from seed, you need to give them the ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. In ...

Growing your own transplants from seeds is a very satisfying experience which can save you money, too. However, it is not without its problems. Just about every gardener who has started plants from ...

Sow your seeds at the depth specified on the seed packet. The rule of thumb is the bigger the seed, the deeper it should be ...

Thinking about starting seeds indoors? Proper timing, light and watering can make the difference between lanky seedlings and sturdy transplants.

Growing plants from seed can save you a lot of money, but you’ll have to invest some time and money. The good news is that the initial investment will pay off over quite a few years if you purchase ...

Get a head start on your garden. Follow these 9 essential steps to successfully start seeds indoors for a thriving spring.

Q: What can I do to keep the tree in the photo healthy after a rabbit decided to have the bark for lunch. The red-flowering crabapple is two years old, and I really hate to replant and start all over.

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...