Test germination rates by sprouting seeds first. Sprinkle 10 to 20 seeds on a damp, but not soaked, paper towel and cover it ...

US hardiness zone 7 is large and stretches over 28 states in total. It spans from Cape Cod, MA and covers parts of Virginia, ...

Seeds are an endless source of essential nutrients, even surpassing many vegetables in nutritional density. Adding them to ...

February is the perfect month for planting leeks indoors. They should be sown about 1cm deep and will need a temperature of ...

While you can grow asparagus from seed, most of us are going to begin by planting what is known as an asparagus crown.

Vegetables are an essential for all of us. But it's easy to forget that the big, bright and beautiful produce which fills our ...

Vegetable seeds may be saved from one year to the next. Some seeds will be viable for only one year while others may be good for five years or more.

Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and best start.

Why start vegetable seeds indoors before spring? While I love the seasons in New England, our winters make it hard for warm-season crops like eggplants, hot peppers, okra, and watermelons to ...