A longtime garden writer shares her go-to sources for flower, veggie, and herb seeds.

Growing flowers from seed is a great way to fill your garden with color when spring comes around, without breaking the bank by buying whole new plants from a nursery. And the time is ripe to sow the ...

What you use to start your seeds can set your garden up for success or failure. Sown indoors or out, these tools will make seed starting on a budget a breeze.

Seed Savers, a 45-year-old Missouri-based organization that collects, grows and shares seeds, is no longer taking orders because it’s out of stock with the recent surge in demand. Potting soil is a ...

A six-pack of lettuce seedlings costs anywhere from $3 to $6, while a pack of 500 lettuce seeds costs no more than $3. There’s no reason to be intimidated: it’s a bit more work to start seeds in flats ...

The Frugal Food Gardener: Looking to gain a little food independence or just looking for something fun to do? Join us as we start a home garden this spring. Jane Woodman is an accomplished and skilled ...

Keeping your garden looking its best takes commitment, time, and a fair amount of money. According to the National Gardening Survey, in 2020, the average household spent about $458 on gardening ...

You don’t need a greenhouse, a fancy store-bought contraption, or even special “grow lights” to start plants from seed. It’s easier than you might think to start a big chunk of your gardens inside on ...