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Saving seeds for next year's crop

Here is a list of eight easy seeds to save and plant next season. They include tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, peas, ...
Marigolds are known for being low-maintenance, but is there anything you need to do to prepare them for winter? Here's what ...
Give your garden a head start by saving easy-to-collect seeds from your autumn favourites. From seasonal squashes to culinary herbs, this is a clever (and free) way to increase your seed supply for ...
Marigolds make easy-care bedding flowers and container plants, plus they can be used for companion planting and cut flowers. While starter plants are often sold at garden centers in spring, growing ...
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 ...
I’m always grateful for the gift of seeds. There is something marvelous about getting a fist full of vague promise, whether it’s delivered in a fancy packet from a friend’s trip abroad, or stuffed, ...
If you want a flower to evoke a memory, choose a scented one. Marigolds, with their distinctive scent, always remind me of being a kid and helping my dad sow seeds for marigolds and other annual ...
Between supply chain shortages spawned by the pandemic, inflation, and increased demand for home garden seeds, you may find your budget for flower and vegetable seeds doesn’t go as far as it did a few ...
Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers to save seeds from as they are easy to grow and attract plenty of butterflies. They come in a variety of forms, including single or double blooms and a wide ...