Winter sowing gives seeds the chilling period (stratification) they need to break dormancy and germinate. Seeds sown into ...

Warming alters plant germination timing, changing species dominance and reshaping ecosystems in unpredictable ways.

Expert horticulturists share their tips for success when planting grass seed. It's easy to take grass for granted until it's ...

Don't let the cold weather stop you from realizing your growing ambitions. These stunning flowers can all be started indoors ...

Ask the Gardener offers tips on lighting, the proper soil mix, and watering to ensure your plants get off to their early and best start.

Laser irradiation has emerged as a promising technique to enhance seed germination and plant growth. This innovative approach utilizes specific wavelengths of light to stimulate biological ...

It's well known that sprouting seeds increases their nutritional value. Researchers led by Professor Denis Shields from University College Dublin in partnership with the health food company, The Happy ...

Carrots are a great thing to have in the garden during our cool season. Since much of the plant is underground, and our ...

Plasma treatment is an innovative technology that has gained attention in the field of agriculture for its potential to enhance seed germination and plant growth. This method involves using non ...

Our world is warming, and how exactly that will affect our ecosystems is a critical question. As the climate shifts, plants and animals are already responding in some obvious ways—like your daffodils ...

Making your own seed tape is a cheap and super easy way for gardeners in Africa to plant seeds at the perfect spacing without ...

Bites from a strawberry should progress from the stem end to the tip, since the tip is the sweetest part and it is desirable ...