Sowing
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on sowing from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This Weekend
It may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Ginseng Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Ginseng From Seed
Love ginseng but don't want to buy it? We'll teach you how to grow your own ginseng plants from seed.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Information On Which Vegetable Seeds To Sow Indoors Or Outdoors
Some vegetables and herbs need to be started indoors and then transplanted while others need to be sown directly into your garden. But which are which? Read this article to find out.
By Nikki Tilley
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Milk Jug Winter Sowing: How To Start Seeds In A Milk Jug
A terrific method for starting seeds that can be started earlier is milk jug winter sowing, which is basically sowing seeds in a milk jug that becomes a mini greenhouse. Want to learn more about milk jug seed pots? Click the following article for additional info.
By Amy Grant
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Planting Mandrake Seeds: How To Grow Mandrake From Seed
If you’re interested in growing the plant, sowing mandrake seeds isn’t difficult, but don’t expect 100 percent success, as germination can be hit and miss. Click on the following article for information on mandrake seed propagation.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Cotton Seed Placement – How To Plant A Cotton Seed
Cotton plants are actually quite attractive. Your neighbors will ask about this unique garden plant, and they won't believe it when you tell them what you're growing. Find out how to sow cotton seeds in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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Benefits Of Direct Seeding: Why And When You Should Direct Sow Seeds
To direct sow seeds means planting directly into the garden bed where the plant will remain. Read on to learn more about direct sowing.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Calendula Seed Propagation – Tips For Growing Calendula From Seed
The beautiful, bright orange and yellow flowers of the calendula add charm and cheer to beds and containers. Calendula is edible and has some medicinal uses. With a little extra effort you can propagate and grow this annual from seed. Learn how in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting Seeds In Fall: When To Sow Seeds In Autumn
By selecting plants for your region and planting at the right time in fall, you can get blooms or veggies earlier. Learn more here.
By Susan Albert
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Muhly Grass Germination Tips: How To Grow Muhly Grass From Seed
Muhly grass is a pretty flowering native grass that grows well in warm climates. It requires almost no maintenance, while also producing gorgeous sprays of pink flowers. At little cost, you can grow muhly grass from seed for your yard or garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Growing Mint From Seed: Learn How To Plant Mint Seeds
Growing mint from seed is easy and the little plants really take off once installed in a garden bed. Here are a few tips on starting mint seeds so you can enjoy these fragrant herbs in your landscape. Click this article for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bergenia Seed Propagation: How To Plant Bergenia Seeds
For a pretty green groundcover that is tough, spreads readily to fill in empty spaces, and produces spring flowers, it’s tough to beat bergenia. Bergenia seed propagation is easy, so save your money and skip the transplants. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis