Some seed corn can germinate and thrive in cold, wet spring soils. Some can’t. The challenge is to know, before you plant, which seed has a high enough germination rate to handle harsh weather ...

Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see if they are still ...

Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the grow lights inside are delightful. Well, the grow lights aren't on yet, but it is a good time to start thinking about getting things ready. It will be ...

Question: Before I buy new seeds for my garden, is there some way I can test my seeds from last year to see if they are still good? Answer: Yes, there is a simple way to test all your old seeds to see ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

Depending on where you store them and what types of seeds they contain, your old, dog-eared seed packets may or may not be worth using this season. Seeds are alive, but they do not live forever.