Starting plants from seeds gives you more options than what might be readily available at a local garden center. But if starting seeds indoors feels daunting, take advantage of the many vegetables and ...

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I always get excited when the first flowers bloom in the spring. There’s nothing like watching your garden come to life and seeing new growth after the dormancy of winter. When I see the first bright ...

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

You can sow annual seeds in pots, too: Use a good-quality, well-drained potting mix. Read the seed packet. It will tell you how far apart to plant the seeds and how deep. Some seeds need to be well ...

Picking the best flowers to sow in the fall will guarantee the best start on next year’s ornamentals. Many annuals and perennials benefit from being started as we approach the quiet end of the year.

Question: Hollyhocks are one of our favorite spring flowers but we have not been successful in Florida. What is needed to grow these attractive flowers? Answer: Northern hollyhocks are biennials, ...

It’s the simplest kind of gardening: Plant some seeds and watch the flowers grow. And now that the soil has warmed up, there are plenty of bright annuals you can sow right outside in the garden. You ...