Planting a seed is an act of faith. After all, what could seem more far-fetched than dropping a shriveled, apparently lifeless speck of something into a hole in the ground, then expecting to return ...

If you enjoy eating sprouts in your salads or sandwiches, consider growing your own sprouts from seed using nothing more than a mason jar and a piece of screen material from a hardware store. You can ...

If you’ve been thinking about trying some kitchen gardening to help fight off the winter ickies but lack the space and funds to do a setup, seed sprouting is a perfect place to start. Sprouting seeds ...

The satisfaction of watching your tiny shoots push out of the ground after weeks of waiting is one of the best parts of gardening—unless your seeds don’t germinate as evenly as you’d like. Some of ...

Some seeds, such as lavender and milkweed, require a period of cold before they will sprout. Gardeners can mimic this natural process, called cold stratification, either outdoors or indoors. Indoor ...

Having the best sprouting kits will help you grow and enjoy nutritious greens from the comforts of your own home! They make the growing process easier, giving you a steady supply of fresh sprouts to ...

Planting a seed is an act of faith. After all, what could seem more far-fetched than dropping a shriveled, apparently lifeless speck of something into a hole in the ground, then expecting to return ...

Don't be surprised if some seeds do not sprout. When sprouts have turned green, drain any residual water and refrigerate them. While we wait for spring vegetable gardens to start producing, it’s easy ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm sprout chestnut seeds in a bucket to start new trees.

Lauren asks: I planted some pepper seeds in my garden that never came up. What could be the reason they didn t germinate? What can I do that might encourage germination in the future? 1. The seeds may ...