When the seed catalogs start arriving in the mail after the New Year, placing your order early is a good idea, especially if ...

Everyone thinks the gardening season starts in the spring. That misses the first stage, which starts in winter with the dream ...

Grow your own food. You don't need a large space to grow herbs, small fruits or vegetables. Even containers can be used. For ...

Keeping plants alive in the cold winter months can be a challenge, but microgreens particularly are a fun project for ...

Winter is the time to muse and dream about gardens for the new year. Did you know that you can check out seeds for free at ...

The primary limiting factor for a winter herb garden is light. Herbs grown inside will need plenty of sunlight from a south- ...

One of the easiest indoor gardening projects is starting an herb garden. Herbs like basil, mint, parsley, and chives thrive on sunny windowsills and are perfect for small pots or containers. Kids can ...

In fact, many of your favorite herbs are plants you should start sowing in winter to set your garden up for success. By winter-sowing herb seeds in containers outdoors, you'll get a head start on the ...

Chia seeds are tiny, black and white seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant. They are known for being rich in nutrients like protein and fiber. Many people enjoy using chia seeds in baked goods to ...

This week's column tackles questions about what to do with poinsettias after Christmas, mulching and sowing seeds in winter.

Many vegetables and herbs, as well as annuals that readily self-sow are good candidates. A good source of information will be on the seed packet or in seed catalogs. When in doubt, mimic what ...

and herb seeds that you may not normally find in stores. You can order seed catalogs from several companies and compare their offering and prices, or browse their catalogs online. Local or ...