Green thumbs, it's never too soon to begin your garden as long as you safely do it indoors. Check out these tips and tricks ...

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You can save a lot of money by growing your vegetables and flowers from seed versus purchasing mature plants. But if you’re going to successfully grow your plants from seed, you need to give them the ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from four to ...

A little dirt never hurt anyone. We acquire immunities early on from making mud pies, as health experts now know and gardeners have known all along. The same goes for plants. This time of year, ...

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 jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

Growing your own transplants from seeds is a very satisfying experience which can save you money, too. However, it is not without its problems. Just about every gardener who has started plants from ...

Thinking of starting your own plants from seed this season? Success begins with a soil-free mix! On the latest You Bet Your Garden, Mike McGrath reveals what to include in a seed-starting mix and what ...

A: Soilless mixes generally contain a mixture of organic and inorganic materials that serve individual purposes. As the name states, it does not contain any soil. Soilless mixes are considered sterile ...

If you are thinking about growing your own transplants from seed this year, now’s the time to gather your supplies. The single most important item is the soil that you’ll be using to start your plants ...

FRESH START: Replenishing the soil lays the groundwork for a healthy growing season. Photo courtesy of Wild Abundance Warming greetings to you, March lambs. Our mountain home is abundant with blossoms ...