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Tom Karwin, on gardening: Growing plants from seeds

Now is the appropriate time to plant seeds for spring blooms in the garden. Growing plants from seeds requires minimal time and effort and provides the satisfaction of real gardening as you watch ...
Starting seeds indoors can save money and give you healthier plants—but only if you avoid a few common mistakes.
There has been a growing interest in trying to combine the cold hardiness and disease resistance of the American species with the better qualities of the European species.
Gather flower and vegetable seeds, milk jugs or two-liter soda bottles, duct tape, a quality potting mix and a weatherproof ...
Extra effort and expense. Starting seeds earlier than necessary means you’ll need to water and tend your plants longer. This ...