Winter has a way of slowing everything down. Outside, the world seems frozen, the soil hard as concrete, and the promise of ...

Low light isn’t the only concern when starting seeds in January. Also consider the size of your indoor growing area and how ...

As the chill of winter settles in, many gardeners feel their outdoor spaces lose their vibrancy and life. However, the cold season is the perfect time to get a head start on your gardening projects by ...

March is a great time to start some seeds indoors. This can be a small project or an obsession gone berserk! Optimal light conditions, growing medium, soil moisture, temperature and timing are ...

Keeping track of when to start seeds of your favorite flowers, herbs, and vegetables indoors can feel a bit daunting, especially since some seeds need to be planted a lot earlier than others. But no ...

This bright and colorful, beginner-friendly bloomer loves an early indoor start — giving you a leg up on color before spring ...

If you’re itching to get your garden going, there’s no need to wait until the weather outside is agreeable (and really, your garden will thank you for your impatience). By growing plants from seeds ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, productive garden. The key to success is providing the right environment: ...

I’ve had just about enough of winter and am itching to get my hands dirty. I can’t do that yet in my New York garden, but I have been distracting myself by growing microgreens and dwarf strawberries ...

OK, it’s been cold out there. Wickedly cold. And even though a couple of weeks ago we could see some signs of life out in the garden, a snowdrop or hellebore bloom here or there, the recent polar ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

As winter slowly gives way to spring, we get really eager to start our garden. You may be wondering how early is too early (and how you can get a step ahead). While cold temperatures and the ...