Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long history of use in gardens to supplement nutrients that the soil may be lacking. It's often marketed as a versatile garden aid, with claims it can boost ...

Each spring, I prefer to start most of my vegetables from seed selected from numerous seed catalogues. I personally enjoy growing several varieties of tomatoes and peppers that are not locally ...

Germinating seeds in paper towel used to be a popular way to test seeds for viability. But more and more people are using ...

Spring is the season of renewal ;) The days are getting longer, the desire for freshness is resurfacing, and we're feeling the need for lightness on our plates. What if this season was the perfect ...

Growing plants from seeds is an easy, inexpensive and fun thing to do. When you learn how to start plants from seeds, the variety of plants that you can grow increases dramatically, but not the ...