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 ...

Potato ‘Maris Bard’ has one of the highest ratings for first early seed potatoes, and you can start chitting them this month.

DENVER — It can take weeks to get your seed orders together for the coming spring and summer months, but all that planning can be a good distraction from the bitter cold of winter. Seed catalogs are ...

When shopping for seeds, it's tempting to get caught up in possibilities and end up with seeds that don’t perform the way you hoped. Whether it's vegetables or flowers, annual or perennial seeds, ...

It's winter, but you can start germinating flower seeds indoors now to prepare for spring gardening. Basic supplies include seeds, a starting soil mix, containers, water, and a light source. Once ...

Winter is the best time to prune roses, but in our climate there’s no need for drastic cuts — trimming back one-third to one-half is enough. Photo courtesy Getty Images. Do you have a gardening ...

Meg Engelhardt, Missouri Botanical Garden's seed bank manager, poses Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, among freezers containing more than 9,000 seeds at the garden's Oertli Family Hardy Plant Nursery in the ...

You can see the end of this year from here and the beginning of 2026, too. What I wish for you is an easier year next year in all ways. As a gardener, there are ways to make this gardening thing ...

If you’re looking for a simple way to reduce stress and find calm, mindful gardening offers a natural path to relaxation. By focusing your attention on the sights, sounds, and smells around you as you ...

Gardeners can propagate woody plants like trees and shrubs from seed with some basic knowledge. Most seeds from temperate climates require a period of cold, damp conditions to overcome dormancy before ...

Start with a small, manageable space like a few pots or a sunny windowsill. Let children choose what to plant, such as colorful and quick-growing options. Provide child-sized tools to make them feel ...

This November, you can make fall floral centerpieces and get a head-start on the holidays with wreath-making classes. Throughout the Lancaster County region, there are hands-on classes and meet-ups ...