If you have herbs growing outdoors, you can bring them inside (ideally in fall) and transplant them into your windowsill containers. Some herbs, such as rosemary, may lose their leaves temporarily as they adjust to the lower light levels indoors but should soon recover and grow new leaves. ...
Although growing thyme from seed isn’t difficult, it requires patience, since this versatile, fragrant herb takes a while to germinate and grow. However, with the right know-how, you can start your own thyme seedlings and subsequently grow them into mature plants. Plus, seed is much less e...
Planting Herbs in Containers There are several ways you can grow herbs outdoors, including: Raised beds are a great way to maximize the amount of herbs you can grow and will yield the biggest harvest. Container herb gardens can be grown in nearly any container. Grow herbs in pots on a ...
How to grow St. John's Wort Herbs. Grow culinary St. John's Wort plants in your home herb garden. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.
Germinating seeds vs. using clones You can start your cannabis plants from seeds or clones. I personally like starting from seeds because they grow stronger taproots, which help the plant thrive outdoors. Clones, though, are perfect for growers who want to replicate a specific strain’s genetics...
How to grow Sage Herbs. Grow culinary Sage plants in your home herb garden. Growing better with The Gardener's Network.
Greater variety is a good reason to grow tomatoes from seed rather than starter plants. This gives you more control and usually ensures a healthier crop. 2. Plant Your Tomato Seeds You can plant your tomato seeds in any type of small container, like a yogurt cup, egg carton or seed ...
How to grow catnip outdoors Once the soil warms up in spring, you can sow cold-stratified catnip seeds directly into the garden bed or transplant seedlings 18 inches apart. Cats rarely detect direct-sown catnip; however, the act of moving and planting seedlings releases the plants’ scent whi...
How to Grow Herbs HerbStart Seeds Indoors (Weeks before last spring frost)Start Seeds: Outdoors (Weeks before / after last spring frost)Height / Spread (Inches) SoilLight**Growth Type Basil* 6–8 Anytime after 12–24/12 Rich, moist Annual Borage* NR ‡ Anytime after 12–36/12 Rich,...
Here is your complete guide to growing asparagus! Asparagus planting time You can grow asparagus from seeds, crowns (roots), or transplants. Start seed indoors 12 to 14 weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings or plants into the garden after the last frost. Plant asparagus seeds or ...