Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, has a long history of use in gardens to supplement nutrients that the soil may be lacking. It's often marketed as a versatile garden aid, with claims it can boost ...

Each spring, I prefer to start most of my vegetables from seed selected from numerous seed catalogues. I personally enjoy growing several varieties of tomatoes and peppers that are not locally ...

When you’re eager to get your garden going in the spring, but it's too cold to plant outside, starting seeds inside is a great way to put your green thumb to good use. In some cases, it may also be ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Germination is the process where a seed opens to allow the plant inside to come out and grow. While seeds don’t look too lively, they are living things. Each seed has a living plant embryo inside, ...

Tried your hand at indoor hydroponics? You probably grew leafy greens or maybe tomatoes. Actually, if you get the right system, you can grow berries, too.

Your garden is like a book. When you open the gates of your house, an ideal garden should make you feel as if you’ve entered a beautiful meadow patterned with flowering beds, herbs, and a magical ...