If you like to use those plastic seed-starting trays to start seeds for your garden, there are plastic-free eco-friendly ...

When purchasing seeds for the spring, there are many factors to consider, including the seller and whether the seeds are ...

Maybe you have never grown any of your own vegetables and you are thinking 2025 will be the year you finally get started.

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service As the year ends and the new begins, I feel that familiar excitement of a fresh start ...

Planning ahead for your garden can help mitigate potential risks, including plant disease and pests. One way to avoid plant disease and pest risks is to learn how to prevent them from entering your ...

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

Growing plants from seeds rather than from nursery starts has many advantages and can be an awe-inspiring experience. By ...

Second, many of us routinely start garden plants indoors — rather than buying seedlings from a nursery — to take advantage of special varieties available only from seed companies. Whatever ...

Of course, they have continuously innovated to produce improved carrot and new cabbage varieties. Most gardeners can incredibly start their seeds in rich garden soil or potting soil, but investing in ...

If you grow a big garden, the savings can quickly grow to hundreds of dollars. Indoor seed starting is easy, and the small initial investment in equipment will pay off quickly. Learn how to start ...