Person planting seeds in a starter tray indoors - Fotostorm/Getty Images Living in an area with four seasons gives you the gifts of the first spring flowers, summer abundance, brilliant fall ...

Pro tip: If you do use the lighter seed-starting soil, moisten the soil before inserting the seed. This light soil tends to ...

When you're planning, planting and managing a vegetable garden, it's useful to know how long a plant will be in the garden, ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for ...

Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Dan Fillius shares what he's excited to plant this next season.

Q I have this "thing" about keeping my potted geraniums alive over the winter. Here's a picture of them inside. They will get ...

Burpee has developed tomato and pepper cultivars whose seeds can be planted directly in the garden, instead of using ...