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 ...

Grow you own pumpkins next spring after saving the seeds from your current porch decor. Pumpkins are easy to put to use once the fall season arrives. From yummy pumpkin pies to adorable fall decor, ...

While you can grow your own watermelons by saving the seeds, properly selecting and preserving the seeds is key, otherwise ...

Question. We were successful growing hollyhocks this year. How do we save the seeds, and when do we replant? Answer. Dry spring weather is an excellent time to remove seed pods from hollyhock plants.

Experimentation is part of the fun of gardening. Saving seeds from your favorite vegetable or flower for next year's garden or even the next generation is something you might like to try. Keep in mind ...

If you can buy seeds online or in a store, why would anyone want to save seeds from their garden? Would they even grow? Oregon State University Extension gives three reasons to save seed. First, some ...

Annual flowers at $6 a pop? Grandma’s flower budget was a far cry from that because she planted most of her flowers each spring by scattering seeds over the garden beds – or letting the seeds come up ...

As a new season of the year approaches, novice gardeners who have leftover seeds might wonder if they should toss out their packets or hold onto them for next year. This could be especially of ...

Pumpkin seeds are large and relatively easy to harvest, and saving the seeds for future gardening requires just a few extra steps. During pumpkin season when you're getting ready to bake pies, or on ...

Mint is a well-loved, versatile herb with a history of use in cooking, as well as medicine. Packing a punch of flavor in many ...

A garden’s success depends in part on the quality of seeds planted. Ensure good quality seed by planting fresh seed from a reputable seed company. Often, there is seed left over after a crop is ...