Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors.

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods.

A small garden does not limit ambition. A tight backyard, a balcony, or a narrow strip of soil can deliver an impressive harvest when every inch works harder. Gardeners who rethink spacing, structure, ...

Plant swaps help save seeds, build community, preserve biodiversity, protect food sovereignty, and encourage a new generation ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Watermelons may conjure up images of large and weighty fruits, leaving you with the impression that it is impossible to grow them any way but at ground level. However, what if I told you that you can ...

Planting seeds sounds straightforward and, frankly, it should be: Buy a seed, plant it, add water and watch it grow. But one look at the back of a jargon-filled seed packet can have you spewing ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Spring peas can spring up inside in any season.

If you’ve only tasted store-bought potatoes, it’s time to experience the remarkable flavor and convenience of homegrown spuds by learning how to plant seed potatoes. The key is to start with certified ...