Learn which seeds require cold stratification before planting and how this simple step can improve germination success.

QUINCY — Have you ever planted seeds, and nothing sprouted? This could be the result of many different things such as soil moisture, seed viability, soil temperature, planting depth, and many other ...

Ever had trouble getting seeds to germinate in the garden in the spring? If so, it’s time to do some research to see if your seeds need to be cold stratified before you plant them. Cold stratification ...

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Some seeds, such as lavender and milkweed, require a period of cold before they will sprout. Gardeners can mimic this natural process, called cold stratification, either outdoors or indoors. Indoor ...

A step by step guide to starting lavender from seed, including cold stratification tips for better germination. #Lavender ...

If you’ve collected milkweed seeds, they may need a cold stratification, or cold treatment, period to imitate the outdoor winter conditions. Courtesy Johnson County Extension You might have read my ...

As interest in using native plants increases, more home gardeners might be interested in starting perennial plants from seed. Native plants can be difficult to find in garden centers and there can be ...

This past summer I visited Bald Head Island for the first time, and I was charmed by drifts of prairie coneflower, Ratibida columnifera, that were blooming in the medians. These little red and yellow ...

Have you ever planted seeds and nothing sprouted? This could be the result of many different things such as soil moisture, seed viability, soil temperature and planting depth; however, not all seeds ...