Food gardening on a budget is less about cutting corners and more about seeing possibilities where others see waste.

Tomatoes are known for their brilliant red flesh, but they come in a whole kaleidoscope of colors. Cherokee Purple heirlooms with grayish-brown skin may not look particularly appetizing, but they ...

Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...

Starting seeds indoors compared to starting them outdoors later this year will give your garden a longer harvest season.

Successfully starting seeds indoors or outdoors requires knowing the best growing conditions. We asked experts for the best ...

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 ...

As far as basic materials go, you’re going to provide what Nature would provide—soil, water, sunlight, warmth.

Even though winter weather is still hanging around Central Pennsylvania, now is actually the perfect time to start thinking about your garden. During a recent Studio 814 ...

From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7 at Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, “Seed Starting for a Better Garden” will take attendees through different techniques, seed starting mixes and other ...

By February, most Ohio gardeners are eager for spring. Gardening may still be months away, but starting seeds indoors brings an early taste of the season. Carri Jagger, Ohio State Extension ...

Seed-starting pots with drainage holes (or DIY seed-starting pots) Seed-starting mix Labels Plastic seed trays and seed-starter kits are super easy for growing seeds indoors. But you can dig through ...