We are told to read labels and instructions on just about everything we purchase whether it is a new cell phone, food or pesticide. This is also the case with seed. If you purchase your seed from a ...

We are told to read labels and instructions on just about everything we purchase, whether it is a new cellphone, food or pesticide. This is also the case with seed. If you purchase your seed from a ...

Many states have passed laws requiring that agricultural seed, sold for planting purposes, be labeled in a particular way. The statutes generally list specific pieces of information that such labels ...

A large variety of seed packets arranged on the floor - eurobanks/Shutterstock Growing plants from seed is a rewarding experience, not to mention a low-cost way to end up with oodles of plants. But if ...

Spring and fall are the main times to establish a lawn by sowing seed. It is important to know as much as possible about the seed you are planting. The seed label provides a wealth of information ...

Once the snow starts to melt and the temperature begins to warm, many of us will be eager to plant grass seed to fill in bare spots or repair grass damaged during the winter. One key to success is to ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Choosing seed for our ...

Fall planting of cool season grasses such as bluegrass and tall fescue is close at hand, so it’s time to talk about seed. Overseeding requires many steps to achieve success, but one of the most ...

An Agriculture Department letter warning the largest makers of corn, soybean and cotton seeds to double-check their compliance with labeling requirements is being welcomed by some groups as a step ...

In recent years the specter of genetically engineered food has raised a lot of questions, and made gardeners wonder, "How can I know if this seed is safe?" The Home Garden Seed Organization ...