We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether utilizing a raised bed or in-ground garden, one of the biggest mistakes beginning gardeners make is planting too early. In order to ...

Many homeowners are beginning to incorporate more native plantings into their home landscapes. One option for doing this is by using seed, either purchased from a reputable dealer or harvested from a ...

Starting zucchini plants from seed indoors or directly in the garden is easy and budget-friendly.

About a year or so after Sherry Ashbaugh and her husband moved into their home on a sprawling corner lot in El Cajon, they began to focus on creating a native garden. The couple had both worked in the ...

Save money and indoor space used for starting seeds indoors with winter sowing. This easy technique allows you to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. Growing your ...

Starting plants from seed is a cost-effective alternative to buying established plants from a nursery. Most perennial and biennial flowers started from seed will not bloom until their second year of ...

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix, and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. You’ll ...

For many gardeners, the true value of native seeds becomes undeniable when they see the powerful impact on a local ecosystem. Their own personal garden becomes a hub for insects, birds, and bees to ...

Do you love the idea of having a garden but don’t have the space or the time? Whether you want a garden or a few herbs by the ...

Built for our climate and easy to grow, these native edibles turn your yard into a low-effort, high-reward foraging ground. Garden trends come and go, but you can’t go wrong with growing edible native ...