Native plants were made for weather like this. Master naturalists are here to teach us how to sow seeds in subzero ...

If you don't want to hang around for a late harvest, these fruits and vegetables are ideal for growing early and getting a late-winter head start this season.

Kendall Young Library is giving away seeds, provided by another Iowa non-profit organization. Next Saturday, January 31, the library will have individually packaged seeds for new gardeners and ...

A guide to the importance of covering seeds for germination properly, including which seeds don't want covering and the best ...

If you're just starting and are interested in growing some vegetables, a gardening expert has selected the three "easiest" choices to begin with in January.

Why wait on the weather?

Seed trays (either with cells or without), good quality multi-purpose peat-free compost and, most importantly, seeds. If you ...

Even when the wind whips at my face and the snow crunches below my boots, my mind can’t help but wander forward to the end of ...

It’s the new year, and it’s already time to think about spring. One of your first tasks is starting seeds for cold-tolerant, early spring annuals that require a long lead time before being ...

A great way to beat the cold weather we have seen this week is to start working on this year’s garden. This is the perfect ...

Winter is often a restful time, but if you're eager to jumpstart your summer garden, consider this pollinator-friendly ...