Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

Western wheatgrass, Agropyron smithii (Rydb.), seed was tested by four seed treatment methods differing from the standard germination procedure (darkness, alternating temperature) to determine their ...

Some seeds are hard to germinate when the weather is hot. Sometimes the temperature is just too high for that seed, sometimes the soil dries out too fast. Some varieties of some crops have better ...

After our last (hopefully) spring freeze, gardeners are eager to plant and get summer gardens going. Soil temperature is a significant factor for determining when to direct seed into the garden. Once ...

To get a head start on the growing season, start slow-growing perennial herbs such as rosemary and lavender 10 to 12 weeks before your expected last frost. Start perennial herbs with a moderately slow ...

A hand full of grass seeds held over a bright green lawn. - Alex PakhoMovie/Shutterstock One tip for growing grass seed fast is to pre-germinate your seeds. Pre-germinating is when you soak your seeds ...

FAIRBANKS — This seed starting chart is a general guideline based on our traditional Memorial Day weekend transplanting time — the holiday falls on May 28 this year. The planting date for your plot ...