Sow your seeds at the depth specified on the seed packet. The rule of thumb is the bigger the seed, the deeper it should be ...

This beginner-friendly guide explains how to start a vegetable garden with indirect and direct seed-sowing methods.

Starting simple helps build confidence. Easy, reliable vegetables include cucumbers, squash, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, ...

Sowing these types of seeds at home will save you money and give you better results ...

When the holidays wrap up and the seed catalogs start coming in the mail is about the time I start to get a feeling that I just cannot shake; the faintest voice calls me outside and into the garden.

We’ve finally reached March, and spring will soon be in full swing. To celebrate, and give budding new gardeners some inspiration, I thought I’d take a look at the best vegetables to sow in March for ...

There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a ...

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 ...

Budding gardeners who can’t face the elements of winter could be considering starting off with some seeds indoors. You don’t need a huge amount of space to begin – just a windowsill will do – and you ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Sowing ...