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 ...

use the seeds within one to two years of collection. We should be saving more of our own seeds; it is another step on the ladder of self-sufficiency and it saves on the cost of growing our own. Allow ...

Skip buying the seed packet next year. Transport yourself back to the beginning of summer. You planted a few tomato plants in the hopes you'd have a summer full of tomato sandwiches, tomato pies, and ...

Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, which, if harvested and stored correctly, have the potential to grace us with free plants. And late summer is the perfect time to start ...

Question: I want to save seeds from some of my summer veggies. What are some tips for saving seeds—particularly from tomatoes? Answer: With fall arriving soon, it’s an ideal time to collect seeds for ...

This is the second video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep2) I explain how I save the category I call "Wet Seeds" from our food garden to grow more ...

Generations of Indigenous peoples worldwide worked for thousands of years with wild plants to produce the foods that sustain us today. Seed is the first link in the food chain, a 10,000-year-old ...

Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers to save seeds from as they are easy to grow and attract plenty of butterflies. They come in a variety of forms, including single or double blooms and a wide ...

The backyard garden revolution is underway, and it’s sprouting in the most unexpected place: your seed packet. Gardeners ...

Build a firm foundation of seed saving knowledge with this introductory, 101 style video. Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm gives an overview of how to save seeds for next year. Learn the difference ...

Bagging blossoms on alternating days can help prevent unintended cross-pollination. Can I save seeds for next year? Embark on a journey of creating and preserving plants adapted to your region, garden ...