DENVER — More and more people are learning how to start flowers and vegetables from seed. It takes patience and practice. The first step is reading the seed packets to figure out when the seeds should ...

Our master gardener shares their best tips to help beginner gardeners get a successful tomato harvest, including how to prep ...

Growing carrots from seed is something even beginning gardeners can do successfully. And homegrown carrots come in an assortment of fantastic colors—orange, purple, red, yellow, and white—and are much ...

Spring is the time to start planning and preparing for the upcoming growing season, even in colder climates. Spring cleaning for gardens includes cutting back dead foliage, but leaving some stems for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Patrick Hruby / Los Angeles Times) Here's a tip for new SoCal gardeners or old-timers who need a refresher because, you know, ...

Growing onions from seed takes a bit more planning than planting onion sets, but it has a lot of perks. Not only are onion seeds more affordable than onion sets, but you can also grow a wider variety ...

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 ...

Tomatoes are a staple in many gardeners' plots, as they can be easy to care for and are rewarding. Whether growing from seed, ...

It's the time of year when windowsills are filled with grids of baby plants and kitchen tables are taken over by grow lights. Every spring, many home gardeners begin planning for the months ahead by ...

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix, and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a greenhouse or cold frame. You’ll ...