Apr. 20—This story was originally published in March 2021. Seedling season is almost upon us. Because of the short growing season, many gardeners in Maine germinate seedlings indoors before ...

Without the perfect weather and growing conditions, caring for plants from seed to bloom or harvest isn’t easy. With a plant heating mat, you give your seeds the boost they need to germinate more ...

Cold soil is often the culprit when sown seed fails to germinate or takes substantially longer than normal to sprout. Delayed germination can cause seed to rot in the pot before it sprouts. Sitting ...

My winter ritual of starting seeds indoors remains as important to me as ever, but the way I do it has changed. In the beginning, I used the time-honored method of putting trays of planted seeds on ...

Mold on seedlings is common and typically doesn't harm the plants. Seedling mold is usually caused by poor airflow or overwatering the seedlings. Simple fixes like scraping off the mold and adding ...

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, ...

Mold on your indoor seedlings isn't a lost cause—here's how to fix the problem. Mold on seedlings is common and typically doesn't harm the plants. Seedling mold is usually caused by poor airflow or ...