A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your basil plant should sprout in warm weather ...

Growing kale yourself can be easy, but what if you want to grow it indoors? We spoke to an expert to get an idea of whether ...

• Rinse the seed, or pit, from an avocado, then hold it vertically with the pointy end facing up.

Pick a calm and mild day for moving your plants outdoors. Days that are too hot, windy, or rainy can make the transition much ...

You can grow cherries indoors with an eye toward fruit, beauty, or both. You should look for dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties ...

With proper light and care, you can successfully grow fruit trees indoors. Grab a well-draining pot and check out these trees ...

Depending on your hardiness zone, here's what you can start growing in January to get a jumpstart on your spring garden. The gardening department at your local hardware store is often overlooked in ...

There's no need to fuss with the weather when you grow cilantro indoors. Learn how to plant it and help this fresh herb ...

This is my first time trying hydroponic gardening. It has been very fun so far, and I am excited to see what veggies and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... With the first couple of months of the new year behind us, gardeners are focused on one thing: the countdown to the outdoor growing season. Vegetable seeds ...

Start seeds of warm-season annuals and vegetables in a moist, soilless seed mix. These seeds should be started six to eight weeks before the last spring frost date, which is May 15 at the Chicago ...

February marks the midpoint of winter, and with spring just over the horizon, many gardeners are dreaming of sunny days and dirty fingernails. For those looking to get a jump on the growing season, ...