Are Hybrid and GMO Seeds the Same?

What is the difference between hybrid seeds for my garden and GMO seeds? What Are Hybrid Seeds? Hybrids are plants that better than either of their parents. For example, the Jonagold apple is a sweet and crisp like its Golden Delicious parent, but with a touch of...
Starting Tomato Seeds – Step by Step

Starting Tomato Seeds – Step by Step

Tomatoes are one of the most popular garden plants, and no wonder. A fresh tomato bears almost no resemblance to store-bought tomatoes. A freshly grown tomato is juicy, not mealy. Flavorful, not bland. And they come in a rainbow of yellow, orange, purple, green, rosy...
Time to Order and Plant Seeds

Time to Order and Plant Seeds

“All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar.” — Helen Hayes The days are a little longer, the temperature is a little warmer, and the sun is...