If you've planted seeds during the winter, it's an exciting time when they start to germinate and emerge in spring. Yet, that hopeful anticipation can soon be dashed if those little green sprouts look ...

You check on your seedlings and notice they're stretching for the sky a little too much. They're tall, thin, and pale. Leggy seedlings arguably rank number one among the spring garden prepping ...

Basil (Ocimum spp.), a widely used herb that adds flavor to sauces, salads, main dishes, and sides, is native to Southeast Asia, India, and Africa. Different varieties vary in size, shape, and flavor, ...

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — The biggest rule in starting seeds is this: Don’t start them too early! Those who do can end up with leggy or spindly seedlings that outgrow their conditions before it’s time to ...

Q: I have planted lots of seeds in trays this spring, ready for potting on and planting out as the temperatures warm. However, I've noticed green mold forming on the soil in a number of the trays.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Starting seedlings is such a fun thing to do in spring — but not so much if they aren’t growing so well. These are the top three things that go wrong with seedlings and how to ...