GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

“Coco de Boheme pole bean (75 days shell, or 100 days dry) is a French heirloom dry bean whose vining plants grow about ...

Gardeners, here's a peck of suggestions for learning opportunities and yard activities you should add to your February calendar.

Nagel: If soil conditions are fit, we have certainly seen the benefits of April planted soybeans. Late March or very early ...

Corn ( Zea mays) is an easy plant to seed in the ground and thin out later as the seedlings emerge. "Corn shows signs of ...

Every year, the professional, volunteer judges for All-America Selections select only the top garden performers that become ...

Want to start a home garden but also want to see a quick turnaround on your work? Here are several of the fastest growing vegetables for your home garden.

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

With UK food prices up 25% in two years, these five cash‑crop veg can turn pots and borders into real savings on your Tesco ...

As you make a roadmap for 2026, be sure to consider the best times to start your garden. Margie Siegal shines a spotlight on varieties of beans that grow well in Alameda—and shares when to get those ...

About 30 people gathered Monday night to seal thousands of seeds into tiny, meticulously labeled envelopes that will be ...

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores adaptable spring planting approaches that blend beauty, accessibility, and practical ...