Sow tomato seeds in containers now, to plant outdoors in about eight weeks. Any kind of container will do as long as it has drain holes. Sow the seed about 1/8th-inch deep in moistened seed-starter ...

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The good news is that the daylight hours are getting longer, little by little, and in less than a month we’ll have sunlight for more than 10 hours each day, a magic figure for plant growth. Remember, ...

Selecting an appropriate container is essential for growing cherry tomatoes on your patio. Go for pots that are at least 12 ...

From aubergines to carrots and even lettuce, expert Olga Grieves reveals her top gardening tips to grow tasty vegetables APRIL is the perfect time to sow sun loving tomatoes and other veggies. Here, ...

Everyone loves growing tomatoes, but not everyone takes the time to start their own plants from seed. Most gardeners head to their favorite local nursery and pick up a few transplants when planting ...

A few years ago, I planted pepper seeds for the first time to make my own paprika. This small start sent me on a journey from my bathroom window to a small growing tent in my closet and eventually to ...

For most tomato growers, it’s time to get down to business. It’s the middle of May, when our plants should go into the ground, or containers, on their path to a juicy, flavorful August. Whether you ...

It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...