If you can buy seeds online or in a store, why would anyone want to save seeds from their garden? Would they even grow? Indian blanket flower (Gaillardia) seed head ready for harvesting. Oregon State ...

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 ...

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 ...

This is the fourth video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep4) I explain how I save plants in the category I call "Tuber Rhizome Runner Bulb or Sucker ...

Starting a garden can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both novice and intermediate gardeners alike.

This is the third video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep3) I explain how I save the category I call "Wet Seeds" from our food garden to grow more ...

The seeds from most fruit trees may not produce the special characteristics you're expecting because of genetic variability due to insect pollination. Plants grown from the seeds of flowers that are ...

Seed saving is a fun, committed exercise gardeners can enjoy throughout the year. The pleasure of growing your own vegetables in particular is more economical and provides a more nutritional value ...

You can’t grow a garden without seeds. Long before the regenerative agriculture movement started preaching the value of seed saving, the practice was a crucial part of growing food and environmental ...

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 ...

Saving seeds from vegetable and ornamental plants allows gardeners the ability to preserve "desirable" traits, ensure availability of favorite plant (vegetable or ornamental) varieties, and save money ...