A seed packet holds a great deal of promise, promise of tasty vegetables or beautiful flowers that we're eager to be delivered as quickly as possible. One way to jumpstart seeds is to rehydrate them ...

Soaking seeds before planting them mimics the favorable growing conditions after a spring rain. Water wakes up many types of seeds and signals to them that it’s the right time to sprout. So do you ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Some seeds have hard outer shells that slow or prevent water absorption. Soaking or scarifying (scratching or nicking the seed coat) helps speed up germination and improves ...

If you want a bountiful harvest this year, read this.

The end of February marks an exciting and crucial time for gardeners. As the days become warmer and longer, it’s the perfect opportunity to start preparing outdoor spaces for the upcoming growing ...

Grow marigolds, zinnias, cosmos, and more from seed - these easy flowers bring big colour without the high cost.

Aparajita, also known as butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea), is a beautiful climbing vine that can do very well in a balcony ...

One way to jumpstart seed germination is to rehydrate the seeds by soaking them in warm water. But is soaking every type of seed really necessary? We talked to two experts about what seeds can benefit ...