I’m not sick of winter yet. But I have to admit that recent warm, sunny days got me thinking about spring. I love to start seedlings in the house but recognize that it is still too early for most ...

Garden supply companies have been offering ways of reducing single-use plastics such as those six-packs that are sold everywhere. You can make your own soil blocks using a little metal press that ...

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

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROWTH GREEN. WE’RE AT BLUE SEAL AND MILFORD. AND I’M JOINED BY KENDALL CORNELIUS FROM UAH, EXT. KENDALL, IT’S THIS TIME OF YEAR WHEN A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE PLANTING THINGS, STARTING ...

This winter reminds me of the winter of 1991. There was almost no rain all winter. But then, on the vernal equinox, the skies opened and it rained for days. By the rain-year’s end, we had received ...

Boost your success, save money and reduce plastic waste when starting plants from seeds this year. The options are many, so you are sure to find one that works for you. Reuse plastic containers for ...

If you are thinking about growing your own transplants from seed this year, now’s the time to gather your supplies. The single most important item is the soil that you’ll be using to start your plants ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Various paper and cardboard seed starting pots on a table along with a watering can, a pair of scissors, a key and some apples. - ...

On this week’s Backyard Farmer we’re coming to you from the Nebraska State Fair . On this week’s Backyard Farmer we’re coming to you from the Nebraska State Fair and we learn how to start native ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

I knew as soon as I saw last week’s column in the paper that I would be getting questions on whether it is OK to reuse soil, be it seed-starting soil or potting soil. Sure enough! The short answer is ...