Sowing seed is budget-friendly and rewarding; here’s how to get it right ...

Many California natives require fire to germinate their seeds and so we could see some of them sprouting this winter and ...

Plant Medic columnist Ricky Kemery says meadow-in-a-can wildflower mixes provide quick and lasting color to any landscape ...

Many plants rely on the cold weather to germinate seeds. Poppy and lupine seeds germinate best when planted in the snow for a ...

If you’re in doubt or experiencing poor germination, test a few of the seeds (10 is a good number) by wrapping them in a ...

— Find a space to dry seeds, such as a barn, shed or greenhouse, well before it is needed. — Stock up on equipment, such as ...

Minnesota has been conducting experiments to see whether planting pollinator-attractive flowers like borage can improve ...

Winter cold actually aids germination of some seeds. They will fare poorly if planted too late. It's advisable to plant seeds of California poppy, bread seed poppy, larkspur, nigella and bachelors ...

Choosing the best plants for chaos gardening means first deciding how far you want to take the look. Depending on your ...

I decided to get stuck in and set myself a challenge of hitting 30 plants in a week. I decided not to count coffee (I get ...