Charts indicate when to start seeds indoors, when to direct sow and transplant, and when to cover plants for cold protection.

Plant two seeds in each 3-inch pot or several seeds 2 inches apart in a long rectangular container. Once the seedlings reach ...

Swiss chard is an easy vegetable to grow anywhere: a container, in a vegetable garden, or the landscape as an ornamental ...

Plants grown from sets often begin blooming in mid-summer and stubbornly refuse to stop. Once that happens, onion bulbs don't ...

With the aid of a good seed catalog, a little advance preparation can help fend off overwhelm and buyer’s remorse and ...

Zinnias have bright, cheerful flowers and are the perfect annual for novice gardeners. The deer-resistant plant thrives in ...

Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom varieties, while others are drawn to the disease resistance or increased ...

It may be contrary to your usual habits, but letting some of your biennial veggies bolt in the spring has some benefits. Our ...

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good?

Plant Poppy Flower Seeds in Fall A summer garden filled with colorful poppy flowers starts in autumn. Either let your ...

A. Yes! There is a hellebore that thrives in full sun in Western Washington and it has pale green flowers and holly like ...

Heated propagators allow you to sow seeds much earlier than normal, which means you can start growing fruits and vegetables ...