Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...

Every gardener wants nutrient-rich soil. But just because your yard doesn’t have enough nutrients naturally doesn’t mean you can’t add more with the help of vermiculite or perlite, common soil ...

Whether you are new to container gardening or have been growing greenery this way for years, you know that nutrient-rich soil is the foundation of a thriving plant. If you're hoping to improve your ...

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 ...

1. Metal Tray, 15" x 13" x 2". 2. Vermiculite (expanded mica) in which to sow the seed. 3. Soil Thermometer. 4. Plastic Sprinkler Head. Nothing is left to chance when you use a Seed-Starting Kit. It ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Who wants to wait around for seeds to grow? You do! That is, if you want to save money; grow a greater selection of plants; and enjoy an ongoing natural process that dates back millions of years.

Discover how to grow stevia for a homegrown, natural, zero-calorie sweetener. This guide includes tips for sowing, planting, growing, and harvesting the herb.