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

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see if they are still ...

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 ...

In recent years, the Instant Pot has soared in popularity as a one-stop shop for pressure-cooking, sautéing, steaming and boiling. Its multi-uses have made it a useful appliance to easily prepare ...

I have quite a few leftover vegetable seeds. How can I make sure they are viable before I plant them or buy more?

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Hi Nico, Quick question: Should I germinate my seeds before planting? If so, what’s the best way to do it? Thanks, Cori W. Hi Cori, thank you for writing us! Your question is pretty simple to answer, ...

Many of our ancestors saved seeds and planted them in their gardens the following year. They had much success, but not everything came up roses. This was due largely to the fact that they didn’t plant ...

Set yourself and your garden up for an easier and smoother start to spring ...

This is the time of year when sowing seeds for transplants is beginning to kick into high gear. Gardeners are looking through their seeds they saved from past years and are trying to decide which ones ...

Warmer weather is here, but it’s not summer garden season yet. We still need to get through some chilly nights, so while you’re patiently waiting to stick warm-weather plants in the garden, you can ...