You've probably heard that you should plant milkweed to save the monarch butterflies. But many people make this common mistake when they buy milkweed plants for their garden—and inadvertently do more harm than good.| Garden Betty
If you have persnickety seeds that seem to have trouble germinating indoors or outdoors, they may simply need a cold treatment to mimic winter's chill. But it's not JUST the cold that triggers germination. These are the most common seeds that require cold stratification and the key to germinating th| Garden Betty
If you're new to seed starting, this foolproof beginner's guide to starting seeds indoors will take you step by step from seed to harvest, quickly and easily. You don't need any fancy gear or grow lights to get started, and you can even upcycle small containers to put your seeds in.| Garden Betty
Have you ever dug into a pile of old seeds and wondered if they're still good, or whether you should buy new ones? How long do vegetable seeds and herb seeds last anyway? The short answer: It depends. Here's what you need to know about seed viability vs. seed vigor.| Garden Betty
Saving tomato seeds may seem straightforward, but here's a little secret to boost your chances of germination and help speed up the process: fermenting tomato seeds. Adding this simple extra step to your seed-saving routine can help you get a head start on next year's plants!| Garden Betty
What happens when a seed germinates? Learn about the magic of seed germination, the process of a seed swelling and rupturing (what we call sprouting), and how to identify all the different parts of a seed and seedling (so you can understand why a seed might not germinate).| Garden Betty
