If you peruse a seed catalog, especially one geared toward heirloom vegetables, you’ll quickly realize that the selection of tomato transplants in nurseries pales in comparison to the variety of seed ...

The fourth of week of March is full of spring flowering bulbs, early blooming azaleas and rhododendrons, and more than a few lawn and garden weeds. This is a good time to plant the seeds of cool ...

Occasional warm, spring-like breezes and longer hours of sunlight kindle an urge in me to plant tomatoes, starting them indoors, of course. After all, the sooner the seeds are up and growing, the ...

We’ve all dreamed of having a mini-greenhouse that we could plug into our computer, but until today it was just that — dreams. But dream no longer. Geeks.com is selling a USB-powered Mini Greenhouse ...

Winter sowing is a method of growing your own transplants without the need for any special equipment. No greenhouse or cold frame is required. You don’t need grow lights or even a sunny window, for ...

Tomatoes have excellent health benefits, and are an essential part of a varied and balanced diet. Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to various ...

Tomatoes are cherished home-grown delights, celebrated for their luscious taste and culinary flexibility. Keen gardeners have two options for cultivating tomatoes: starting from seed, or purchasing ...

Once thought of as an urban hippy fad, the concept of growing produce in the inner-city has started to become more of an accepted idea. Not only does it give urban gardeners the chance to get in touch ...