Save money by repurposing yogurt, applesauce, and similar food containers into seed starting pots. Just clean and add drainage holes. Look for used cell packs, flats, and small pots that can be used ...

Vegetable seeds may be saved from one year to the next. Some seeds will be viable for only one year while others may be good for five years or more.

But even with the nice weather some of us may have a few bare areas that need a little additional seed. Early September is the ideal time to overseed ... for quick germination and the ...

Planting at the wrong time can result in poor outcomes. Seeds may germinate during an unseasonably warm spell, but immature seedlings are unlikely to survive when temperatures drop again.

Record the start date on your calendar, garden chart, or spreadsheet to make the pro­cess easier. Consider organiz­ing your ...