CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead.

Many gardeners believe that it's not necessary to fertilize young seedlings. While this is quite true if you pot them quickly, you have to remember that if you're using commercial seed-starting ...

A seed is like a tiny parcel containing everything a new plant needs to start growing. It contains the young plant (embryo) and store of food. This is all wrapped up in a tough, protective coat.

Alternatively, buy ready-grown plants. They will arrive as young seedlings during May and June, ready to plant out straight away. To do this, make a hole with a dibber, 20cm deep, and drop a ...

Outdoor conditions may not be the most hospitable to young seedlings, but you can work around this. By planting seeds indoors, in an environment that is protected from winter weather, you allow ...

Farmers are advised to plant the seedlings in well-drained soil because water logged soils can cause rot to the young seedlings. Bare rooted pears can be planted at the onset of the rainy season ...