For the past three years, I’ve started my pea crop by using the “gutter pea” technique. I know that doesn’t sound very appetizing, but it is a great method for sowing and transplanting them. Most ...

Choosing the best seeds for sprouting is one of the best ways to grow something green (and delicious!) indoors. But if you’re new to sprouting, don’t fret! You won’t need extensive seed knowledge or ...

Question: I’ve been reading articles about how to start seeds indoors before planting them outdoors. How do I distinguish a “true leaf” from a "seed leaf?" The directions say to transplant things when ...

Q: How early can I sow the seeds of salad greens and peas in my vegetable garden? A: I used to believe in the adage that, in the Pacific Northwest, peas should be sowed directly into the garden on ...

Flats of vegetable starts cover the tables in a greenhouse maintained by Master Gardeners with the Oregon State University Extension Service in Hood River. It's important to make sure that new ...

The month of March is for the lionhearted as hints of spring coax gardeners outdoors, but only the brave will actually plant, prune and prepare the soil this first week of March. Winter is still ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

We’re in our coldest weeks of winter, but you don’t need a windowsill to teach a lesson on gardening. Winter sowing is a garden practice that takes advantage of our cold and short winter days to “sync ...