Whether you are planting in a community garden in Chicago or starting your own at-home garden, there are plenty of plants you can use to get it started this spring. In fact, there are at least 16 ...

Starting a garden can feel like stepping into an epic adventure. One day you’re watering happily, and the next your “green ...

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to talk to a person who was new to the pool. My new friend said she was going to quit trying to start any plants from seed. Seems that she has one of those small dome ...

It's an exciting milestone for gardeners when nurseries start to put seed packets on the shelf in early spring. A few dollars can buy hundreds of seeds, which is a huge money saver compared to buying ...

This bright and colorful, beginner-friendly bloomer loves an early indoor start — giving you a leg up on color before spring ...

I have been considering starting some of my own vegetable and flower plants inside this spring. Have you had experience that might be helpful to me? I have started some of my own plants for many years ...

Grow lights are worth it. Relying on sunlight can result in weak, leggy plants. Starting plants indoors can give you access to more interesting cultivars while saving you money. Here are seed-starting ...

Zinnia: Zinnia flowers are really easy to care for in general. Once they start blooming, these plants will not stop until the first freeze. Zinnia seeds require a lot of heat and sunshine to sprout, ...

Native plants are uniquely suited for growing in Hawaii. Growing them can help you save water as well as support other species. Clockwise from top left: Ohia, alahaee, naio, alaala wai nui, pili, ...

Question: I have been considering starting some of my own vegetable and flower plants inside this spring. Have you had experience that might be helpful to me? Answer: Yes, I have started some of my ...