Left to their own accord, seeds would drop to the ground in late summer or autumn, survive winter, then germinate when the ...

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

“Winter sowing offers more than just practical benefits ... remember to bring them indoors during the coldest nights to keep them safe.” Tomatoes are another great candidate for indoor ...

This method, popularized by Trudi Davidoff, lets you start seeds outdoors during winter using simple containers as mini greenhouses.Winter sowing harnesses nature’s cold stratif ...

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds ... (Warm-season vegetables like pepper and tomato would not be started as early, as they are much more cold-sensitive than locally hardy ...

Winter sowing is a great way to start seeds that require cold stratification in a more controlled environment, but these ...

So, what’s a gardener to do with no sign of spring in sight? We winter sow, of course! Winter sowing is precisely what its name suggests: sowing seeds during the winter months. Technically ...

Winter is actually the best time of the year to sow native Michigan seeds that have naturally adapted to require frigid winter conditions in order to germinate and grow in a process called ...

Although associated with the summertime, tomatoes can be a good option for February planting for anyone who lives in warmer ...

I don’t have a green thumb. At most, I might have a green elbow. I love house plants and I dote over the few dozen in my house, however, they’re ...