Tag: gardening
10 tips for beginning gardeners
New to gardening? Consider this advice and check out recommended vegetables to grow your first year.
Astronauts take gardening to space
Longer missions to space will require astronauts to grow some of their own food.
The language of flowers: Interpreting your Valentine’s Day blooms
Did you know that flowers have meanings? Learn what your Valentine’s Day flowers mean in this guide.
How to test seed viability
Test last year’s garden seeds viability for with this simple germination procedure and learn the best methods for storing seed over winter.
Which seeds should I start indoors?
Find out which types of garden seeds should be started indoors and which ones should be directly sown after the last frost.
6 ideas for gardening with kids
As spring approaches, think about making your garden, or at least a portion of it, kid-friendly.
3 ways to plan your garden: paper, virtual or template
Regardless of which method you choose, there are numerous benefits to good garden planning.
Houseplants add color and life to indoor spaces during winter
Although caring for indoor plants is similar to outdoor plants, houseplants require a few special considerations.
North Carolina 10-year-old earns $1,000 savings bond for growing giant cabbage
Growing giant produce pays off.
Recordkeeping for the garden
It may seem like yet another thing to keep track of, but maintaining good records of your garden year-to-year can help you grow better, healthier plants.