If you’re planning to start seeds indoors this season, you likely know you’ll need a growing medium (packaged, sterile seed-starting mix is ideal), a sunny windowsill or grow lights and, of course, ...

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 ...

Get a jump start on the growing season by planting vegetables in pots this March. Rather than direct sowing all of your crops in the spring and waiting, you'll have seedlings that are ready to move ...

Spring weather is finally here, and it’s time to start planting seeds. Starting seeds at home doesn’t need to be expensive, fancy, or difficult. In general, now is a great time to start seeding your ...

Unsplash Most gardeners have tossed out hundreds of egg cartons without a second thought. That’s a lot of perfectly good seed-starting trays heading straight to the bin. Once you ...

Growing your own plants can provide fresh herbs for your cooking, healthy home-grown veggies for the family, and exquisite flowers to bring life and color to your home or garden. But many people shy ...