Old gardeners know all about saving seed. As newer gardeners develop their gardens and learn more about which vegetable varieties they prefer while reducing input costs, “seed saving” often becomes a ...

Oregon State University Extension gives three reasons to save seed. First, some seed companies have dropped older heirloom varieties in favor of newer hybridized or patented ones (more on this later).

Saving seeds from your vegetables crops is a fun and easy way to benefit from nature’s generosity. With a little knowledge and some advanced planning, you can restock your seed supply for next years’ ...

Many gardeners have questions about saving seeds, such as which seeds can be saved, how to harvest and store seeds, and how long seeds can be saved and still be viable. These and more questions will ...

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 ...

Saving seeds from your garden for sharing with your friends is sometimes considered a lost art. It takes time, effort and patience, something we are all short on sometimes. Only save seeds from ...

The abundance from summer vegetable gardens is extended through the winter and beyond by methods of canning, freezing and drying. But you can also give your summer vegetables a longer life span by ...

NDSU Extension-Ward County is inviting gardeners, seed savers and anyone curious about growing their own plants to join Ward County Master Gardeners at a Community Seed Swap, Saturday, Jan. 31, from 1 ...

Arugula, beets, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, fennel, kale, pumpkin, radish, rutabaga, squash, Swiss ...

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 ...

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 ...