Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. Trees use seeds as a principal means of establishing their next generation in ...

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 ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some seeds will germinate with no help from gardeners -- for example, those from the Halloween pumpkin you tossed into your compost pile.

"Cold stratification refers to a period of cold, moist conditions that certain seeds require for successful germination in spring," explains Phillips. But, as winter temperature fluctuations become ...

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 ...

Pawpaws, Ohio’s state fruit tree, are interesting and have many uses. I notice that this tree stands out in all three seasons, though many people might not realize it. I enjoy living in Ohio, which is ...