Many veteran gardeners make a habit of saving seeds. While it is simple enough for most beginners to do, it’s also an activity being undertaken by scientists who recognize that collecting seeds is ...

The growing season is heading down the home stretch now, so it’ll be time in the coming weeks to cash in on what’s left in the garden. Warm-season crops like tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, eggplants, ...

Seed saving is an easy, satisfying way to keep your garden growing strong year after year. You’ll save money, grow more vigorous plants, and strengthen your connection with your garden. Many of the ...

Home vegetable gardening is surging, leading to a shortage of vegetable plants and seeds in nurseries and garden centers. Consider saving seeds. Planting a garden, enjoying the harvest and then ...

Now that your vegetables and flowers have almost finished their growing cycle, it is time to think about saving seeds for next year. Saving seeds has several benefits. You can save money. You can ...

Experienced farmers understand that saving seeds from their crops is a proven cost-cutting strategy. By preserving seeds from their most productive or distinctive plants, they ensure a head start for ...