For most of their lives, plants get their energy from photosynthesis. But during the seed to seedling stage, when they can't ...

Take a 4 to 6 inch semi-hardwood cutting from a healthy rosemary plant in late spring, strip the lower leaves, pop it into ...

One of the most important tips for growing plants from seed has to do with timing. Seed companies get busy in winter and early spring as they fill orders on a first-come, first-serve basis. So if you ...

Before seedlings can photosynthesize, they depend on fatty acids—and on peroxisomes to process them. Researchers discovered ...

The process of growing a banana tree seems quite difficult at first sight; it will turn into one of the most fulfilling ...

A vibrant, juicy strawberry is a delicacy like no other. And while grocery stores and farmers markets may overflow with this popular fruit, being able to grow your own guarantees the freshest, most ...

Why does anyone start their own tomato plants from seed when they can be easily purchased from garden centers? Not being a golfer, I often wonder why golf people go through their exotic ritual instead ...