Planting seeds directly in the garden can sometimes be risky.    When you start seeds indoors under optimal conditions you reduce risk.    Stephen gives you simple indoor seed starting tips.    Listen and then read this complete Seed Starting Guide. Also visit the Index and type in “Seed...

Crop rotation is the practice of growing a different crop rather than the same crop in the same place season-after-season.    Crop rotation can renew your garden soil and give you crops the best soil and nutrients for a bountiful harvest.    Stephen gives you crop rotation basics. Rotate...

Which crops can you grow in the cool time of the year, and which grow best in the warm time of the year?    Which crops live in the garden for a long time, and which are short stayers in the garden?    Which crops are best for beginning gardeners?    Answers to these questions will help you...