For many home growers, gardeners, and farmers, spring is a busy time in the gardening year. In the period running up to and immediately after the last frost date in your area, you might be sowing a ...

January brought an onslaught of snow and freezing temperatures across much of the U.S., but even milder regions are in the depths of winter. When the weather is this cold, spring and summer harvests ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Ekaterina Vasileva-Bagler / Getty Images Homegrown vegetables are one of life's greatest pleasures, but it can be ...

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.

Growing cacti from seed requires specific equipment, patience and a controlled environment. Here is a detailed practical ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Many ...

Peonies dazzle in late spring to summer with their large, blousy blooms. And if you already have one plant, it's possible to make more. If you want to grow more peonies from collected seeds, avoid the ...

Cotton planting season is fast approaching, and planting cotton seeds into optimal field conditions can set your crop up for success. Early-season decisions matter. Stand establishment sets the ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

In a shifting climate, with environmental diversity at risk, it’s never been more important to propagate native plants. Here’s how. By Margaret Roach The native perennial species of our meadows — ...

Whether you're getting a late start on your summer planting or Mother Nature was unkind to you this spring, you can start these flower seeds now.