Use sterile, well-draining seed starting mix to prevent disease issues that can affect germination rates. Jenkins emphasizes using "a sterile seed starting mix that is light and well-draining as well ...

As fall brings cooler temperatures, perhaps you have noticed that your favorite landscape plant that once had a beautiful flower is looking a little faded and dull on top. Or perhaps it isn’t dull, ...

Place seeds in moist soil in a container (like a milk jug with drainage holes). Leave the container outside through winter.

It happens more often than most of us would care to admit. We reach into the pocket of a jacket we haven’t worn in a while and pull out a half-empty packet of seeds. Seeds are powerful. They’re the ...

Q: I planted my first garden last spring and I have several packets of seeds left over. Can I still use this old seed to plant my garden this year? How long does a seed last? Is there a way to tell if ...

Ordering seeds to plant in your spring garden is a great way to grow the best plant varieties for Southern Arizona, but a packet containing 30 tomato or 50 zinnia seeds is probably more than you'll ...

As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year. This could be especially of ...

Chia is a great addition to most balanced diets, and may support our overall health by aiding digestion, reducing chronic disease and inflammation, and promoting overall wellness. While research is ...