Unsplash There is something quietly remarkable about a seed that refuses to sprout until it has lived through the full weight ...

If you’ve ever been told to “wait for warm weather” before planting, you might assume seeds hate the cold. But here’s a twist—some seeds actually thrive when the soil is chilly. That’s right, while ...

While most gardeners assume seeds need warmth to thrive, some crops actually prefer a brisk chill to kick-start their growth. These cold-loving champions don’t just tolerate lower temperatures—they ...

Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them. Cold stratification ...

Use a soil thermometer to determine soil temperature before planting seeds. Cold soil will inhibit germination and cause season-long plant damage.

Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat leaves from the milkweed genus, Asclepias spp., so it’s critical for those butterflies that we try to grow as many of these plants as we can. Collecting ...