Left to their own accord, seeds would drop to the ground in late summer or autumn, survive winter, then germinate when the soil and air temperatures are optimal. So why not mimic nature by creating ...

The practice is called winter sowing, and it can be especially useful for those of us with limited space or equipment for indoor seed starting. Winter sowing is exactly what the name suggests ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Is it too late to do winter sowing? Yes, in general, March is a bit too late for winter sowing in southwest Missouri, as temperatures will ...

Winter sowing is an easy, low-maintenance technique for planting seeds in miniature, makeshift greenhouses that you can make yourself from upcycled materials. And it may even be better than ...