Bare-root perennials may not look so exciting when they first arrive, but with some careful planting and care, they can ...

Whether you have a garden or you're interested in starting one, you're likely familiar with the terms annual and perennial. Both are used to describe the growing cycle of plants, but knowing the ...

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Ever looked at your garden budget and wished you could stretch it a little further? Starting perennials from seed during winter is a clever way to fill your yard with blooms without breaking the bank.

Who thinks of planting flower seeds this time of year? Not many gardeners. Yet now is an ideal time to plant perennial flower seeds. They'll only grow leaves and stems this year -- but next year and ...

Black-eyed Susan is an easy and satisfying perennial to start from seed. (Stephen Ward) When perusing spring seed catalogs, don't pass on perennials. These long-lived plants require a bit more ...

For many people, the idea of growing their own food is a dream that feels out of reach. Maintaining a lush and productive ...

While chewing the cud with my old friend Locke Larkin of Great Barring-ton, we ruminated over the virtues of starting plants from seed. For years, Locke has been collecting seeds from the many plants ...

Growing perennials from seed is almost as easy as starting your own tomato plants. The hard part–if anything about seed starting can really be considered “hard”–is making the commitment. Unlike ...