Starting seedlings isn’t hard, but there are steps you need to follow to have healthy plants to transplant to your garden.

All seeds need warm temperatures and good light to germinate properly. The best places in a house to start them are in an ...

Pro tip: If you do use the lighter seed-starting soil, moisten the soil before inserting the seed. This light soil tends to ...

If you expect a high germination rate and hope to transplant seedlings ready to thrive, it's worth taking a look at the science behind the soil. "Seed starting mix (like Miracle-Gro® Seed ...

Learn how to start sowing seeds indoors with grow lights. Make homemade seed starting trays, prevent damping off and watch your seedlings grow. You’ll love the benefits of growing your own ...

Spring arrives March 20 — 58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared and ...

Question: Dear Master Gardeners, can I use my potting soil to start my vegetable seeds this year? I have quite a bit left over since last year.

Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest ...

Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and best start.

The best regions to practice dormant seeding in February include Northern and transitional areas where cool-season grasses ...

This week's Master Gardener column includes tips for eliminating gnats from indoor plants as well as advice on when to start ...