Starting seeds inside under lights isn’t the only way to get young plants growing ahead of our frost-free growing season. A lot of gardeners are discovering the little-known option of “winter-sowing,” ...

If you're anything like me, you get that itch to keep gardening even when the world outside is frozen solid. That's where winter sowing comes in-an ingenious method that allows you to start seeds ...

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the species, ...

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

You can get a head start with winter sowing, a simple, budget-friendly way to grow native plants that pollinators love ...

Last January, a Master Gardening column featured a story about winter sowing seeds. While I found the concept intriguing, I was convinced that sowing seeds indoors under lights on heat mats four to ...

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...

It might still be cold outside, but brighter days are just around the corner and time is running out to start a glorious spring garden from seed. While many spring flowers need to be started the ...

LANSING — You can start your garden this weekend. And yes, this is intended to be read by people in Michigan. And yes, there is still snow on the ground and your sub-zero gear may still be next to the ...