In this new column, For the Love of Dirt, a passionate amateur gardener shares her experiences, tips and resources for growth ...

Both the garden and I get a second wind in September. After the mellowness of summer months, and leisurely August pastimes, ...

There’s something almost mystical about those who can coax life from the soil. Neighbors whose window boxes always seem to burst into technicolor bloom, or that friend whose fiddle leaf fig hasn’t ...

Apply a first feeding two weeks after seed germination or ... Clean containers and start with fresh potting soil each season. 26. Use 5 gallon or larger containers for the larger-growing crops ...

Whether you’re a first-time seed starter or looking to fine-tune your indoor growing schedule, you’ll learn the precise timing for starting tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and more. Plus, I’ll ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After the column on starting seeds indoors a couple of weeks ago, Tim in Richmond Heights wrote: “I have tried several times to grow tomato plants inside. Got a grow light on ...

Starting seeds indoors is an inexpensive and easy way to get a jumpstart on the growing season and allows you to grow a wider variety of plants than what’s available at local nurseries.

Photo by Brian Louwers A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a ...

Discover the best time to plant tomato seedlings with our comprehensive guide. Learn about frost dates, indoor seed starting, and transplanting tips to ensure a bountiful tomato harvest.

“Things like peppers, tomatoes, squash, most of your flowering plants, you’re going to want to start those indoors and keep them in for about six weeks,” said Johnny Roe, the Garden Center ...