You'll want to know about -- and avoid -- these five issues if you're planning to start your own garden seeds inside this winter.

You know my rule: You are not a real gardener unless you start and grow at least one plant from seed for your yard. Another of my rules also comes into play now: Until April 1, you really don’t have ...

Starting your own plants from seeds can save a lot of money and give you way more choice than you’ll find at plant-buying time... even in the biggest garden centers. When you start your own seeds ...

February can feel far too early to think about summer flowers. But many of the most breathtaking blooms simply won’t perform if you wait until spring warmth arrives to start them from seed. “If you ...

Start by choosing seeds from a New England or Connecticut–based company. Local seed companies offer varieties adapted to our shorter growing season and changing spring temperatures. One seed packet is ...