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 ...

“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 ...

If you’ve ever wondered why your seeds haven’t sprouted, cold stratification (or the lack thereof) might be to blame. Seed stratification is a process that wakes up dormant seeds through a change in ...

There are many native plants with the most gorgeous flowers, but if you want to grow them from seed for a vibrant spring garden full of healthy blooms, you're going to have to figure out whether the ...

This seed pod contains up to 200 native milkweed seeds, which require exposure to cold conditions, referred to as cold stratification, before they will germinate. This seed pod contains up to 200 ...