We flip eagerly through seed catalogs and longingly inventory the packets left over from last year ... Begin with perennials ...

If you’re planning to request a seed catalog in 2025, now is the time to do it. New seed catalogs get printed between ...

When the seed catalogs start arriving in the mail after the New Year, placing your order early is a good idea, especially if ...

Everyone thinks the gardening season starts in the spring. That misses the first stage, which starts in winter with the dream ...

Grow your own food. You don't need a large space to grow herbs, small fruits or vegetables. Even containers can be used. For the beginner try an herb to use in your favorite recipe or grow a patio ...

Keeping plants alive in the cold winter months can be a challenge, but microgreens particularly are a fun project for ...

Winter is the time to muse and dream about gardens for the new year. Did you know that you can check out seeds for free at ...

PanAm’s vegetable manager Isabel Branstrom rates WonderStar Red as the brand’s top new 2025 edible, mentioning its early ...

The primary limiting factor for a winter herb garden is light. Herbs grown inside will need plenty of sunlight from a south- ...

In fact, many of your favorite herbs are plants you should start sowing in winter to set your garden up for success. By winter-sowing herb seeds in containers outdoors, you'll get a head start on the ...

Chia seeds are tiny, black and white seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant. They are known for being rich in nutrients like protein and fiber. Many people enjoy using chia seeds in baked goods to ...

This week's column tackles questions about what to do with poinsettias after Christmas, mulching and sowing seeds in winter.