As the winter blues hit, the hope for bright colors and sunny skies urges gardeners to plan for the upcoming growing season.

Growing your own herbs and veggies is a great way to eat smart by controlling what goes on your dinner table. Since you get to decide what kind of soil mix, fertilizer, compost, pest control, etc. to ...

Q: I saved seeds from several of my garden plants last year, including pumpkins, peppers and peas. I want to store more again this fall, but I wanted to start with a few and see how they worked.

With the cost of groceries always rising, growing your own produce can help you save money when preparing meals. Whether you want to make vegetarian main dishes or side dishes to pair with your ...

With the holidays behind us, our mailboxes are overflowing with seed catalogs. The multitude of varieties can be overwhelming, but choosing good-quality seeds is important for successful gardening.

Get ready to learn how to save seeds for next year. Proper garden seed care — sorting, storage and organization — will produce a more successful garden. One of the best ways to escape the winter blahs ...

Seeds almost always germinate better at higher temperatures, so buy an inexpensive seed germination heat mat if you don’t ...

Did you know some seeds like, and even need, the cold before sprouting? Seeds can have various types of dormancy requirements ...

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NDSU Extension-Ward County is inviting gardeners, seed savers and anyone curious about growing their own plants to join Ward County Master Gardeners at a Community Seed Swap, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 ...