
This activity gives children a firsthand experience in growing plants. The magic of planting a seed and watching it spring to life can spark a

Plant seeds are miraculous things from which great things grow. Soil, sun, and moisture transform the little dry pods into colorful flowers, tasty vegetables and

Depending on when the last frost date is in your area, by early March you’ve either begun your seeds indoors, or are gearing up to

I believe that seeds suffer from a case of mistaken identity. They are often described as being difficult or labor intensive. While it might take

I’ve always made space in my garden for sowing seeds of annuals such as larkspur, verbena-on-a-stick and gomphrena, but this year my habit has spread

I’ve been starting plants indoors for several years and I’ve found it’s a great way to get a head start on the growing season. I

The first year I started my garden there wasn’t much in the way of color. Most of my budget went to structural plants and soil

Allen, I’m starting a garden, and I want to get the look of a country cottage. I’m on a budget, so I’m willing to start

The other day I was making an inventory of items in my tool shed and it looks like it’s time to stock up on birdseed.

Congratulations to Alice McMillan and Christine Czarnecki! Your comments are my picks for the book giveaway. Alice I loved all the ways your grandmother used