Use this step-by-step guide to start tomato seeds indoors so they'll be ready for transplanting in the spring.

Pro tip: If you do use the lighter seed-starting soil, moisten the soil before inserting the seed. This light soil tends to ...

Spring arrives March 20 — 58 days from today, and as you see, I’m eagerly counting the days! My seed catalogs, dog-eared and worn, have been perused intensely since the first of the year; seed orders ...

OK, it’s been cold out there. Wickedly cold. And even though a couple of weeks ago we could see some signs of life out in the garden, a snowdrop or hellebore bloom here or there, the recent ...

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.

Start tomato seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Use seed trays or small pots filled with seed-starting mix. Keep the soil consistently moist and place the ...

Even tomatoes that consistently fruit well ... Here are the things to consider when starting seeds indoors during late winter and early spring. Here are some things to watch out for once you ...