A large variety of seed packets arranged on the floor - eurobanks/Shutterstock Growing plants from seed is a rewarding experience, not to mention a low-cost way to end up with oodles of plants. But if ...

Design your own seed packets for sharing or selling treasured heirloom seeds. Creating personalized seed packets can add a unique touch when gifting seeds. Learn how one reader made customized packets ...

Growing plants directly from seed is cost efficient and gives you complete control of the entire growing process. But all the information packed on such a tiny envelope can be confusing. Let’s ...

Seed starting feels like pure optimism in physical form. Tiny packets promise tomatoes the size of softballs, basil that ...

Depending on where you store them and what types of seeds they contain, your old, dog-eared seed packets may or may not be worth using this season. Seeds are alive, but they do not live forever.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In the rush to get planting, it’s easy for gardeners to be seduced by a beautiful photo or illustration on the front of a seed packet. Instead of judging a ...

Gather flower and vegetable seeds, milk jugs or two-liter soda bottles, duct tape, a quality potting mix and a weatherproof ...

For those looking to get in on the home gardening excitement, it may seem relatively easy at first glance. But there are quite a few considerations to make when it comes to choosing your seeds while ...

You know the saying, “April showers, bring May flowers.” Well, I say get a jump on the flowers and make your own floral birdhouse out of seed packets. These can be packets that you have around the ...

A seed packet may be small, but it speaks volumes. While seed catalogs promote thousands of types of plants, seed packets tell gardeners how to grow one. All the information is printed on the back of ...

Start seeds indoors like a pro with these essential tips for reliable germination.

You know the saying, “April showers, bring May flowers.” Well, I say get a jump on the flowers and make your own floral birdhouse out of seed packets. These can be packets that you have around the ...