The timing of winter sowing is essential to avoid the freeze-thaw cycle that could kill plants. The timing can vary based on nighttime temps in your area.

It’s either time -- or nearly time -- to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping ...

Farmers who want to maximize their profits and productivity come spring would do well to add winter sowing to their routine. This seed-starting method is great for hardy annuals and perennials that ...

The winter season is one of those down times for gardeners. Snow is on the ground, but it is too early to start seeds indoors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tomasz Klejdysz / Getty Images Think winter is too early to start sowing vegetable and herb seeds outdoors? Not for all of them!

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -As autumn deepens and gardens begin their seasonal rest, it’s the perfect time to think ahead—especially if you’re hoping to support pollinators and native plants next spring.

Q: I want to try winter sowing some native plant seeds. Is the process the same as for veggie seeds like kale and lettuce? A: Essentially, yes, though when to start sowing may depend on the species, ...

With winter soon approaching, you might be looking for affordable and easy ways to start your seeds without doing a ton of work—that’s where winter sowing can come in. “Because this [winter sowing] is ...

Ever find yourself staring at all those empty containers piling up in your kitchen and wondering if they could be useful? Turns out, your recycling bin is full of hidden treasures for gardeners.

Think winter is too early to start sowing vegetable and herb seeds outdoors? Not for all of them! While heat-loving crops like tomatoes don’t tolerate chilly temperatures one bit, many cold-weather ...

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