Gardening for food has become popular again this past year. If you’ve tried to purchase vegetable seeds or plants, you may have found empty shelves instead. Even kale seeds were sold out! If you are a ...

Sowing vegetables from seed is a budget-friendly and enjoyable way to grow delicious homegrown vegetables for your household. You do need, however, to resist the temptation to rush and sow seeds too ...

You can always spot a gardener’s garage, because an entire section is dedicated to used cell packs, plastic nursery pots and stacks of old greenhouse trays that we’re saving in case we need them for ...

February through April is the best time to start vegetables from seed. (Lynn Ketchum/OSU Extension Service) CORVALLIS, Ore. - The calendar doesn't say spring, but gardeners are ready to go. Turning ...

For more than two decades, Nadia has been a copywriter, editor, and translator for digital and print in a variety of industries. Her passions and areas of expertise are food and gardening. She has ...

You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

Growing up on a farm, I thought everyone had an acre or two set aside as a vegetable garden. It wasn't until I owned my first home that I was faced with starting a garden from scratch in a different ...

As of late, my dreams have been filled with fresh green sprouts and visions of verdancy. Few things excite me more about the impending growing season than planning my vegetable and cut-flower garden.

Q I want to start a vegetable garden from seed. How should I do it? A: Consider where you live and what vegetables you want to grow. If you live in a region with a cold climate, you’ll need to plan ...

Did you know that sesame seeds on hamburger buns helped make hamburgers more popular? The seeds were a secret to success, and they’ve been on a roll ever since. Speaking of sesame seeds, I’ve grown ...