Those who carve pumpkins in the fall, make soup, or prepare roasted vegetables often discard pumpkin seeds without a second thought. Yet, they hold a lot of potential—not just for snacking, but also ...

Q: Many of the flowers in my yard are starting to dry up and form seeds. Can I collect these and save them to plant next year? A: Yes you can collect and save many of the seed that grow in your yard ...

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 ...

Make sure the seeds are completely dry; store in a cool, dark and dry place; use airtight glass containers or paper envelopes; label with seed type, variety and date of collection; and use the seeds ...

When you buy new seeds at the store, they often come from large companies that treat their crops with pesticides and other hazardous chemicals. Saving seeds from your own produce each year is a more ...

GROWING your own plants using seeds saved from the previous year has several benefits. It is free, easy and you already know if these plant varieties grow well in your garden. You can also branch out, ...