Jackie Bantle Are you feeling depressed about your grocery bill and the lack of your own fresh produce during the winter?

Unlike sprouts, microgreens need sunlight to grow. When grown indoors, they should be located on a south-facing windowsill, under a grow light. Some seeds have hulls that will persist on the young ...

Did you know some seeds need the cold before sprouting? There are many herbs, flowers, and tree seeds that need it. Examples include catnip, milkweed, coneflower, lavender, and many wildflowers. As ...

If you’ve ever wondered why your seeds haven’t sprouted, cold stratification (or the lack thereof) might be to blame.

I’m currently dusting off my seed-starting supplies and sorting through seed packets from years past. Seed starting is an ...