We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When planting a vegetable garden, knowledge is almost as powerful as sunshine and rainwater. For instance, a little wisdom can help you avoid ...

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A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors. If you've never grown anything from seed, it's easy to write the idea off as difficult or labor-intensive, but that couldn't be ...

It has been a long winter, but spring will be here sooner than we think. So it is time to start thinking about spring ...

In late January, I started plants for the spring garden, and I also started a lot of plants for the Linden Community Garden Club’s annual plant sale. Two years ago, I had a major problem when the ...

Getting a jump start on your garden feels exciting—but timing is everything. Start seeds too early and you’ll end up with tall, tangled seedlings taking over your windowsills. Start too late and you ...