Sowing flower seeds in February can be done indoors to extend the growing season and get earlier blooms ...

The indoor seeding season is based on timing, plant type, and what the seed packet says about the time needed to grow indoors under lights or near a sunny window before planting them outside.

Be prepared for your spring salads by planting an early crop of lettuce in February. Give them a head start indoors so that they’re able to be moved outside as soon as the last frost has passed.

By planting seeds indoors, in an environment that is protected from winter weather, you allow them to germinate and establish themselves earlier in the year – so you can enjoy them longer.

Whether indoors or outdoors, you can add a little life to your windowsill, your balcony or your yard in just a few steps.

Many vegetable gardeners get a jump on the growing season by starting their own seeds indoors and February is the time to begin seeding cool-season crops such as onions, cabbage, Brussels sprouts ...

Grow your own hard to find gourmet onions from seed. Order seeds now and plant indoors during January. You'll have transplants ready to plant by April.

Most plants, both indoors and outdoors, go into winter dormancy until mid February in our climate. These days of low light and cold nights mean your houseplants are resting.

I start leafy plants from seed indoors in mid or late February and plant them outside in Mid-March when daytime temperatures are frequently hitting 50F and nighttime freezes are rare.

I start them about early February for April transplanting. I plant tomatoes and peppers 10 to 12 weeks earlier (about early to mid-February) so I can transplant a second time into larger pots.