Starting new plants from old plants is a practice used for century. The official term is a process called propagation. The ...

Whether you are planting in a community garden in Chicago or starting your own at-home garden, there are plenty of plants you can use to get it started this spring. In fact, there are at least 16 ...

At some point in your gardening journey, high on the first tomato you grew yourself, you will embrace the idea of starting your own flowers and vegetables from seeds. It’s just a small step on your ...

Softwood propagation is easy if you follow a few basic steps. Question: My neighbor has an amazing garden. Whenever I’ve admired a plant, she offers me a cutting, but I don’t know what to do with it.

A few weeks ago, I had a chance to talk to a person who was new to the pool. My new friend said she was going to quit trying to start any plants from seed. Seems that she has one of those small dome ...

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 ...

Learn what seed starting mix is, how it differs from potting soil, and how the right blend can dramatically boost your seedlings’ success.

For a flourishing garden, direct sowing is key for certain plants. Carrots, green beans, and wildflowers thrive when seeds are planted directly into the soil, promoting stronger root systems and ...