A favorite amongst novice gardeners and expert green thumbs alike, marigolds have a sunny disposition that brightens up any yard. Marigold (scientific name Tagetes) is a genus of around 50 species.

Marigolds make easy-care bedding flowers and container plants, plus they can be used for companion planting and cut flowers. While starter plants are often sold at garden centers in spring, growing ...

Give your garden a head start by saving easy-to-collect seeds from your autumn favourites. From seasonal squashes to culinary herbs, this is a clever (and free) way to increase your seed supply for ...

If you're wondering how to grow marigolds from seed, you're in good company. A favorite in gardens around the world, marigolds are full of color and bring a burst of summer cheer to any window box, ...

Now that your vegetables and flowers have almost finished their growing cycle, it is time to think about saving seeds for next year. Saving seeds has several benefits. You can save money. You can ...

Question: Now that the gardening season is over, we would like to save some seeds from our flowers and vegetables to replant in the garden next year. What’s the best way for us to do this, and can we ...

Annual flowers at $6 a pop? Grandma’s flower budget was a far cry from that because she planted most of her flowers each spring by scattering seeds over the garden beds – or letting the seeds come up ...

Collecting and saving seeds is a fun and economical way to grow your garden year after year. Gardens everywhere are withering as the days shorten and cooler weather sets in. Foliage begins to droop, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... I’m always grateful for the gift of seeds. There is something marvelous about getting a fist full of vague promise, whether it’s delivered in a fancy packet ...