Seed saving can be as easy or elaborate as you want to make it. By saving your own seed you can cut costs, preserve that special variety you love. You can also maintain the seed quality and adaptation ...

Seed saving is an age-old practice that allows gardeners to preserve their favorite plants, save money and cultivate crops that are well-suited to their unique environment. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

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In Episode 115 of Mother Earth News and Friends, Bevin Cohen lays out a seed saving guide for you and explains how a beginner seed-saver can get started in not only saving seeds, but also ...

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 ...

Pick sunflower seeds when heads droop, turn yellow-brown, and petals fall—usually late summer. Cut heads with stem, dry upside down indoors, then rub seeds out once dry. Roast plain seeds 5–7 mins at ...