While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

Although many plants have gone dormant, the winter garden is still an active place. Birds are feasting on last season's seed heads, filling their bellies and dropping seeds all over the ground. These ...

Starting seeds inside under lights isn’t the only way to get young plants growing ahead of our frost-free growing season. A lot of gardeners are discovering the little-known option of “winter-sowing,” ...

What is winter sowing? I have heard a little about this and wonder if this would be something I might want to use in my gardening. I am looking into more effective ways to start seeds for spring ...

Effects of the warm winter? At the risk of jinxing us heading into our final weeks of winter, it looks like we’re getting away with a mild and non-punishing winter this year. Temperatures have hovered ...

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the species, ...

WITH winter approaching, people are looking for ways to keep their homes warm without breaking the bank. And cash experts ...

“The sun’s rays are slanting across the gray winter grass in our yard. Beside the old shop, my son plants long nails in the dirt, carefully pretending to pound each one with a hammer. Next to him, his ...

If you want your perennials to flourish and survive a year, experts say you should wait to plant these three kinds in the ...

Winter sowing lets you extend your growing season and helps some types of seeds sprout better. While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and ...