Q: My Christmas cactus has a seed pod on it. Should I break it open and plant the seeds or should I just let nature take its course? Pat Kuby, Decatur, Alabama A: One source says to wait until the pod ...

You can give your flower and vegetable garden a head start and save money by knowing how to germinate seeds. With the right amount of heat and moisture, starting seeds indoors is simple. When the ...

Knowing how to germinate seeds efficiently and quickly is an essential skill for all gardeners to master. Starting plants from seed opens up a world of growing possibilities and allows for a head ...

Q: I have three large Christmas cactuses and have been in the habit of pinching off new growth when it has more than 2 leaves (?) to a stem to encourage sprouting side leaves. Is there any way to get ...

There’s a certain magic about seeds. Virtually every plant in the world produces them, and in most cases, they are the most efficient and effective way to start a new plant. There is, however, an art ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...