As we leave the winter frosts behind, garden soil gets warm enough for direct outdoor planting. Here’s how to sow seeds the ...

tucked into plastic tubs or shoeboxes or old biscuit tins. But we don’t have to stop there; many seeds can be planted right now, in the middle of winter! The practice is called winter sowing ...

I’ve noticed numerous posts on Facebook and other social media by folks who are starting their seeds for the upcoming growing ...

a crucial factor for seed sowing success. Placing the pots in a plastic tote, such as a Rubbermaid tub drilled for drainage, adds an additional layer of protection and makes it easy to move your ...

This is the time of year I sow my first crop of carrot seeds, about mid-March. When the soil dries out a bit between storms and the seeds are purchased, sowing begins. I like to time a sowing just ...

Perfect for seeds to germinate. If you miss the opportunity to sow in autumn, try in mid-spring, but only if you can give the new grass plenty of water. Don’t attempt to sow in summer - it’s ...

And you can support pollinators like bees, butterflies, beetles and hummingbirds by planting varieties of flowers and plants that they prefer. Start your seeds off is six to eight weeks before the ...

Spring is almost here, and Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress, is encouraging Brits to start sowing seeds in late March to give plants a head start and ensure a plentiful harvest once the ...

There are many ways to grow a plant from seed, but planting outdoors — also known as direct sowing — can often be overlooked or seem too daunting. Gardeners often start their seeds indoors ...