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.

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 ...

If you have harvested milkweed seeds from existing plants, the typical perennial varieties that need cold stratification ...

Sure, we just buttoned up the garden for the winter, but in just a few months, you’ll be starting to grow seeds again. Some of those seeds require cold stratification, which is exposing the seeds to a ...

While most gardeners start seeds in spring, winter sowing can allow you to plant vegetable, herb, and flower seeds a whole lot earlier. Not only does winter sowing extend the growing season and ...

This time-lapse shows the cold-stratified process and how a chestnut tree growing from a seed to a young plant. We started ...

Many homeowners are beginning to incorporate more native plantings into their home landscapes. One option for doing this is by using seed, either purchased from a reputable dealer or harvested ...

‘Indoors, it’s the ideal time to sow slow-germinating exotics such as Gloriosa superba (glory lily) and Eucomis (pineapple ...

Stratification occurs naturally when seeds are sown outdoors through the cold winter. It is a survival mechanism so the seed does not prematurely germinate. Many plants require a period of cold ...