Seeds cost more every year. Garden centers stack those bright packets near the checkout line like candy, and each spring the cart fills up again. But a thriving garden already holds next year’s supply ...

Seed saving can be traced back 30,000 years, when nomadic humans selected cereal grains for the next growing season to encourage a preferred non-shattering trait. It's a simple process that modern ...

Starting a garden can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both novice and intermediate gardeners alike. It’s not just about planting flowers or vegetables; it’s about nurturing life and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Experienced farmers understand that saving seeds from their crops is a proven cost-cutting strategy. By preserving seeds from their most productive or distinctive plants, they ensure a head start for ...

Before seed companies, seed racks, and seed catalogs came along, vegetable gardeners ensured their plantings for the following year by saving their own seeds. Our foregardeners would look for the ...

Now that your vegetables and flowers have almost finished their growing cycle, it is time to think about saving seeds for next year. Saving seeds has several benefits. You can save money. You can ...

WARSAW — A "Seed Saving 101" workshop will be conducted Oct. 14 by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Wyoming County. The class is set for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ag & Business Center in Warsaw.