In case your seeds are filled with water, they will activate enzymes to start the germination process. So, the best seed starting mix for vegetables should have a good ability to retain moisture.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., will be hosting Seed Starting with John Gutz for adults from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Get those seeds started with a little help from friends at the ...

Unfortunately, too many gardeners make the common mistake of starting all their seeds mid-winter. We’re desperate to start growing and think we’re getting a “jump” on the season.

What works best for seeds is a seed starting mix, which is basically soilless. These mixtures have a higher percentage of perlite and or vermiculite. This enables the mix to be light weight and have ...

CORVALLIS — While you’re battling the winter blues, make your own seed-starting mix and plan for the gardening days ahead. Home gardeners can start vegetable and flower seedlings indoors from ...

Men’s college basketball and Illini beat writer Scott Richey projects his top four seeds for each region of the NCAA tournament ahead of Selection Sunday on March 16. This week? A little more ...

Chia seeds provide fiber, essential omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, minerals, and antioxidants — components that may help lower cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure and promote other health ...

What type of potting soil is best for starting seeds inside? The best choice for seed starting indoors would be a commercially-produced, soilless mix formulated specifically for starting seeds.

A languid, loving portrait of Black farmers in the South, “Seeds” is a mixture of celebration and lament. Family farming has been endangered, but for African American farmers, the land ...

Brodin was activated from long-term injured reserve Tuesday and is expected to return after missing 12 games because of a lower-body injury. ... Johansson was activated from injured reserve ...