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.

Growing plants from seed is a rewarding experience, not to mention a low-cost way to end up with oodles of plants. But if you're just looking at the front of the packet when you shop, you may be ...

Starting plants by seed should not be difficult, but many of us experience frustration and give up. I'll admit I do. Seeds don't germinate, or they do and soon the tiny sprouts melt away or get long, ...

After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s no reason to throw those old seeds in the trash. Most seeds ...

It’s that time of year when gardeners—and aspiring gardeners—start tinkering around their garden sheds and potting stations in anticipation of the warmer season ahead. While it may be too early for ...