Winter sowing lets you extend your growing season and helps some types of seeds sprout better. While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and ...

‘Indoors, it’s the ideal time to sow slow-germinating exotics such as Gloriosa superba (glory lily) and Eucomis (pineapple ...

Is direct sowing seed into the garden good or bad? Here are my pros and cons plus tips on when to direct sow seeds and when not to in the garden. Thanks for your support! :) Self Sufficient Me is ...

Growing flowers from seed is a great way to fill your garden with color when spring comes around, without breaking the bank by buying whole new plants from a nursery. And the time is ripe to sow the ...

Dormant lawn seeding will create healthier, thicker grass in spring. Sow seeds in late fall or early winter once soil ...

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Effects of the warm winter? At the risk of jinxing us heading into our final weeks of winter, it looks like we’re getting away with a mild and non-punishing winter this year. Temperatures have hovered ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mustard Seed Community Health is hosting the third annual Sowing Seeds for Health Celebration on Saturday, June 10. The event is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in ...

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 ...