Why Are My Pansy Flowers Shrinking?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I’ve been saving and resowing the seeds of my pansies. Three years ago, they had big flowers,Continue Reading
Category: Saving seed
Why Choose Open-Pollinated Seeds?
By Lili Michaud Lili Michaud is a French-Canadian urban agronomist, garden coach and author of six books. Recognized for her professionalism,Continue Reading
How Seeds Get Around
Plants have developed ingenious methods to ensure the dispersal of their seeds. Dandelions, for example, take advantage of the wind.Continue Reading
Quiz: Name That Seed!
Photo: http://www.rp-group.bg Every seed is different. There are some 300,000 seed-bearing plant species (angiosperms and gymnosperms) on this planet and each one hasContinue Reading
Where to Find Mesh Bags for Seed Harvesting
Use an organza bag to catch flight-risk seeds. Photo: http://www.pinterest.com/monarchgarden Gardeners who harvest seeds for future crops often run intoContinue Reading
Test Old Seeds Before You Sow
Most seeds are able to germinate at least 2 to 3 years after harvest if they have been kept dryContinue Reading
Gardening Uses for Silica Gel Packs
As you open your Christmas presents or indeed, many purchased items, you’ll probably find small paper packs labeled “Silica Gel:Continue Reading
Are Last Year’s Seeds Still Good?
Most gardeners store their leftover garden seeds for another year… or two years. Or three. But how many years canContinue Reading
Can You Harvest the Seeds of Hybrid Plants?
If you’re into growing plants from seed, especially vegetables and annuals, you’ve undoubtedly been warned you’re not supposed to collectContinue Reading
Harvesting Squash Seed: Purity is Important!
Squashes are masters at crossing with their neighbors. Even varieties that are very different in appearance, such as zucchini, pumpkin,Continue Reading