There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a ...

"To grow strawberries for a late spring harvest, start by sowing seeds indoors in seed or plug trays during the fall," says ...

Seed packets look simple, but they often hide key instructions and use confusing jargon. Especially for new gardeners who ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

Few garden tasks are more fun than watching a tiny little seed become a thriving plant in just a few weeks. If you’re like me, you have a lot of joy in store for you! If you’re new to growing plants ...

Grow your own peach tree with this step-by-step guide. Planting a peach tree in your yard puts fresh, ripe peaches within reach. Among fruit trees, peaches (as well as apricots and nectarines) are ...

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a visual upgrade by incorporating attractive ground covers. Beyond their ...

Years of research as well as anecdotal reports from growers indicate that growing plants from local seeds will produce the healthiest and best adapted plants. It makes sense. University research has ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries is growing something new for the Western community—a free seed library for students, employees and community members to grow herbs, flowers, native plants and ...