Prices of many things have gone up significantly in recent times. One way to combat that, as a gardener, is to start plants by seed.

Q: My Empress Wu hosta has seed pods on the flower stems (see reader's photo). I would like to plant some of the seeds just to see if I can get them to germinate. I realize that the Empress Wu is most ...

Hostas are a common go-to when choosing plants for shaded spots. Renowned for their striking foliage, with variegated, huge-leaved, and blue-tinged varieties all available, they are excellent for pots ...

Q: I’ve noticed that the price of vegetable plants has gone up a lot within the last couple of years. How hard is it to start plants from seed? Growing plants from seed can save you a lot of money, ...

Grow this easy-care, lush plant in a shady garden.