Growing plants from seeds can be easy, economical and very rewarding. There is something quite magical about plunging a tiny seed into the soil and watching tiny leaves push their way into the ...

“Tiny Plants: Discover the Joys of Growing and Collecting Itty-bitty Houseplants” by Leslie F. Halleck ($24.99, Cool Springs Press): Why tiny plants? Halleck, a horticulturist, shares her passion for ...

Quick start seedlings with a microclimate boost. Tiny tunnels do just that - provide a snug, moist microclimate that shelters young seedlings. Seeds have seed coats that protect their embedded tiny ...

If you want to plant tiny seeds such as lettuce or carrots you're probably better off using seed tape than trying to plant them by hand. Seed tape is a roll of biodegradable paper "tape" that is ...

• Seeds for sweet peas and native California wildflowers should be planted in November to get the best blooms this spring. • Sweet peas have a delicate, unforgettable fragrance that has never been ...

Over the past several weeks we've been asking readers to share frugal tips -- and we've received a wealth of them. Here are several ideas three readers shared. You might like to try these tricks to ...

You reap what you sow, but sometimes what you sow refuses to cooperate. Follow these seed-sowing tips to prevent gardening disasters. 1. Seed tapes. Roll out a strip of toilet paper to the length of ...