Get a jumpstart on the gardening season by starting seeds indoors.

Talc coats seeds, reduces static electricity, and absorbs moisture, allowing seeds to move smoothly through vacuum meters. Talc and graphite are usually treated as a necessary cost in the planting ...

In the world of maximizing yield, missing a chance to plant a seed is costly. A new Spudnick potato planter looks to make the planting process much more efficient for R.D. Offutt Farms. R.D. Offutt ...

Landscape professionals may disagree on plenty, but one thing is more or less universally accepted: Late fall to early spring is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. That means we’re entering ...

Vegetables, herbs, and plants for every garden ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

If you’re in central Illinois, Ken Ferrie says agronomic conditions are favorable to start the planting process for corn and soybeans both this week. For soybeans, specifically, you have a green light ...