FARGO — Starting your own plants from seed isn’t just about getting plants on the cheap. Watching seeds sprout indoors kick-starts spring long before planting season arrives outdoors. Growing your own ...

1. Fill growing containers to within a quarter-inch of the top with moistened seed-starting medium. "I usually hand-mix warm water with the very dry medium prior to filling my containers," says Harris ...

Starting seeds indoors before spring gives you a head start on the growing season and increases your chances of a healthy, ...

If you want to get a head start on your garden but don’t want to spend a lot, there are plenty of ways to start seeds indoors using things you already have at home.

Starting seeds indoors can feel daunting if you’ve never done it before, especially when pre-started seedlings are readily available at your local garden center. However, it’s relatively ...

To beat the winter doldrums, we’re doing some indoor gardening on a small scale this winter, without a greenhouse. We decided instead of letting our grow lights that we use for seed starting just sit ...

You created your wish list, ordered some or all of the seeds you will need, and they are beginning to arrive. Make the most of your investment with a bit of planning. Starting seeds at the proper time ...

Learn how to start sowing seeds indoors with grow lights. Make homemade seed starting trays, prevent damping off and watch your seedlings grow. You’ll love the benefits of growing your own transplants ...

I have trouble finding plants of the newer award-winning varieties of vegetables in local garden stores. I would like to start some of my own plants from seeds. Could you outline some procedures for ...

Starting seeds for the first time? Here's the first thing you need to know: It's not hard. Really. Dubious? Well, there's only one way to find out. Do it. There are so many good reasons, not the least ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Growing perennials from seed is almost as easy as starting your own tomato plants. The hard part–if anything about seed starting can really be considered “hard”–is making the commitment. Unlike ...