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 ...

Turn off the grow lights, gather a few milk jugs and potting mix and start planting seeds. Winter sowing is a way to start transplants from seeds outdoors without a ...

It’s been months since local cottage industry entrepreneur Amanda Pratt began working on her idea to start a winter farmers market. After a lot of planning, marketing and recruitment, she is ready for ...

You can turn everything from empty pantry staples to old plastic leisure equipment into affordable bird feeders and baths to ...

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 ...

January in a Minnesota garden is all bitter ice and howling winds and dirt frozen hard as diamonds. Which makes January the perfect time to brave subzero cold and start your spring planting. Last ...

A humidity dome is a fantastic tool that can aid your seed-starting adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned seed-starter, using a humidity dome can significantly improve your germination ...

It is designed for backyard gardeners, nature enthusiasts and small-scale growers and it offers a blend of practical learning ...

Class reunion: Forest City class of 1976 50th class reunion, Aug. 15. Attendees encouraged to bring memorabilia and photos to ...

As researchers name pork as the healthiest meat, here are some quick and easy meals to enjoy ...

Starting seeds indoors in January can give you a head start on masses of summer blooms, especially for slow-establishing species and ones that like mild temps.