CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

For easy germination, most seeds need both moisture and warmth ... Favorite Plants Until recently, seed-starting mixes were mainly composed of peat, perlite, and vermiculite.

Experts say that many accounts, yes, it does. "By using seed starting mix for germination and the early stages of growth before transitioning to traditional potting soil as plants mature ...

Microgreens are tiny, immature versions of selected edible vegetables, herbs and other plants harvested anywhere from 7 to 21 ...

Question: Dear Master Gardeners, can I use my potting soil to start my vegetable seeds this year? I have quite a bit left over since last year.

Struggling with peat-free compost? Here’s how to choose the best brands and keep your plants thriving ...

With spring around the corner, it is time to plan your garden. Now is the time when you should begin choosing the varieties ...