Seed catalogs, books and houseplants keep a gardener busy for the winter months. The seed catalogs are beginning to arrive, though not like they used to. More and more companies are doing away with ...

We’ve rounded up 10 of our favorite seed catalogs you’ll want to have on hand as you prepare for the growing season. Tip: Want to save paper? All of these companies have websites, and many of ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

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

Are you looking for a particular vegetable, herb or flower variety and it’s not available in your favorite catalogs? Our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Seed and Plant Finder lets you quickly search the ...

In Western Washington, the seed company that caters to our climate is Ed Hume Seeds. Each pack has a tip from Ed Hume himself, still gardening at 93 years young. Cut branches of forsythia and bring ...