9 Fall Container Ideas to Start From Seed in Late Summer
It's time to start thinking about those fall container arrangements. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some ideas for your containers that you can grow from seeds if you start soon!
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When to Begin Fall Seed-Starting: Tips for Your Zone
We may be in the heart of summer, growing and harvesting, but it’s not too early to begin planning or even starting some of our favorite fall seeds. From blooms to vegetables, with direct sowing or starting indoors, garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to begin fall seed starting for your growing zone.
Can You Plant Seeds From Store-Bought Watermelons?
Yes, you can plant seeds from store-bought watermelons! Although you can grow them, you may not get the exact results you’re looking for. Watermelon flowers will cross-pollinate with other varieties, forming new hybrids when you plant their seeds.
How and When to Harvest Flaxseed
Common flax is an ornamental and rewarding crop to incorporate into the home garden, from edible beds to informal borders and everything in between. Seeds are powerhouses of nutrition, and growing our own means plenty of protein and omega-3s on the table. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how and when to harvest the historic grain for versatile applications.
How to Harvest and Save Your Own Basil Seeds
Don’t buy basil from the store—save seeds instead! Basil produces hundreds of them at the end of the growing season. Collect these to propagate new seedlings the next spring. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in following these seven easy steps for saving basil seeds.
13 Hummingbird-Favorite Plants to Sow From Seed in April
Hummingbirds are such charming little creatures, and we love to see them in the pollinator garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares the seeds you can sow in April to have the hummingbirds visiting your yard all summer.
13 Fun and Easy-to-Grow Seeds to Plant in April
April is here, and it's time to get back in the garden. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some great plants to grow from seeds this month. These are easy to grow, so you'll have that garden blooming in no time!
What to Do With Your Thinned Seedlings: 5 Ideas
Thinning seedlings helps give small plants the space they need to grow. But what should you do with the unwanted plants? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a handful of ways to use thinned seedlings.
How to Fix Overcrowded Seedlings in 5 Easy Steps
Did you start too many seeds and end up with overcrowded seedlings? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn how to give your tiny plants more room to grow.
How to Grow Snapdragons From Seeds
Sweet snapdragons are a childhood favorite and a stunning addition to the cutting garden. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how to plant and care for these plants from seed to bloom.
Why Aren’t My Tomato Seeds Germinating? 5 Causes and Fixes
If you find yourself staring at a tray of tomato seeds wondering if the seedlings will ever appear, you’re not alone. Farmer Briana Yablonski will cover common reasons your tomato seeds aren’t germinating.
10 Cost-Saving Seed Bundles to Kickstart Your Spring Garden
Seeds are the starting point for beautiful, productive gardens. Though you can source potted seedlings in spring, starting crops from seeds is rewarding and budget-friendly. You’ll have ready crops before most other gardeners! Save money this year by bundling your seeds—these 10 bundles are perfect for beginner, intermediate, and expert gardeners.