I always get excited when the first flowers bloom in the spring. There’s nothing like watching your garden come to life and seeing new growth after the dormancy of winter. When I see the first bright ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some seeds will germinate with no help from gardeners -- for example, those from the Halloween pumpkin you tossed into your compost pile.

Several weeks ago, I received a bunch of seed packets from a sales rep who was changing out the 2022 product line to 2023. Among the collection was a couple of packets of nasturtium seeds, a plant I ...

A professional horticulturist highlights five of the easiest edible flowers to grow from seed, along with sowing tips to help home growers have healthy plants ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. This past Thursday, horticulturists at the ...