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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Growing plants from seeds

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time and effort and provides the satisfaction of real gardening as you watch ...
Starting your first garden can feel like a big step, but the rewards are immeasurable. There’s a unique joy in watching a tiny seed sprout and grow into a beautiful flower or a delicious vegetable, ...
Gardeners often wonder whether to start with bulbs or seeds, and the difference between them is bigger than it first seems. Each has its own strengths, quirks, and planting times, and they both have ...
Grow amazing alliums and learn how to plant onion bulbs at home. Starting onions from seed is easy; learn how to plant onion seeds and the best cultivars based on your growing zone. Our family loves ...
A professional horticulturist highlights five of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, along with sowing tips to help ...
Spring is here so that means that for many, it's time to start planning -- and planting -- your garden. If you're not sure when to plant what, this helpful gardening almanac will provide guidance for ...
David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...