Articles: seeds
Selecting Seeds: How to Choose the Right Seed Crop
How do you know if you’re picking the right seeds? Here are some easy tips on choosing the best seed crop for your garden.
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Seed Saving Tips: Dry vs. Wet Seeds
Tips for Seed Saving · Ready to unlock the power of seed saving? You either have dry seeds or wet seeds. Proper drying & storing is essential so they can germinate months (or even years) down the road. Begin your seed-saving journey today!
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Seed Saving: Become A Plant Breeder
Want to grow your own unique varieties? When you save seeds, you become a plant breeder. Start growing your own varieties today and taste the reward!
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How to Plan Your First Foray into Seed Saving
Save seeds, save the future! Embracing the tradition of saving seeds is a powerful practice for both home gardeners and seasoned horticulturists alike. Take control of your garden’s destiny – start saving seeds today!
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Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing
Get ready for a bountiful harvest! Storing seeds is the key to having a successful growing season. Follow these tips to keep your seeds organized and ready to plant 🌿🪴 Get ready to plant like a pro this season!
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The Search for A Welsh Leek
The humble leek! Ever wondered how the humble leek evolved into a modern superfood? Discover its fascinating story now and learn something new today!
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Tasty Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds
Wondering what to do with pumpkin seeds? Instead of roasting them, try these alternative ways to prepare & use seeds! Plus a must-try pumpkin granola recipe.
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Seed as a Common Resource: Crops and the People Who Nurture Them
Seeds strengthen our connections to what we grow and eat; they are intrinsic to our identity and our future. I cherish seed as a common resource that all the world should be able to access freely.
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How to Start Seedlings in a Cold Frame: Gardening Tips from Eliot Coleman
Are you ready to get a jump-start on the gardening season? With a cold frame, you can get started now. A cold frame harnesses the sun’s heat…
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A Short History of Agricultural Seed
Seeds are the foundation of agriculture. As John Navazio describes in this excerpt, America was once home to hundreds of small-scale agricultural seed producers, each of which…
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Becoming A True Seed Detective: Mastering the Mission
Did you ever wonder how leeks, kale, asparagus, beans, squash, and corn have ended up on our plates? Well, so did Adam Alexander, otherwise known as The…
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All About Kale: The Evolution of This Popular Green
Once considered an undesirable vegetable mainly fed to cattle, kale has evolved over the years to become a powerful superfood!
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What’s In A Name? The Story of Squash
Squash varieties are delicious vegetables that play a vital role in some of our favorite dishes. It has come a long way, with a rich history and an admirable journey toward becoming the successful meal staple it is today.
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How to Save Tomato Seeds
As your favorite variety of home grown tomatoes start ripening on the vine this summer, be sure to save those seeds for next year’s planting. It takes…
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Asparagus: An Aspiring Spear
Asparagus is a delicious vegetable with a layered history. How did this aspiring spear make its way from growing in the wild to appearing on our plates?…
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Garlic Mustard: A Gold Mine of Food and Medicine
Garlic mustard: while known as “invasive,” this plant can be consumed in its entirety and has great nutritional value. Plus, the garlic-flavor is a perfect addition to…
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Preserving Seed Integrity: How Far is Far Enough?
While there is a lot of information out there about keeping the “purity” of seeds, the true “pure” seed is a myth. There are still best practices…
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DIY Seed Bank: The Seed Series
A do-it-yourself seed bank is simply your own frozen stash of seeds set aside for long-term storage. The best seed banks are located in your own home…
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8 Seed Saving Myths
There is a lot of misinformation out there about how to save your seeds. Luckily, we’re here to bust the most popular myths and answer all your…
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It All Starts with a Seed: The Art & Joy of Collecting Seeds
Gardening magic happens in the palm of your hand. Collecting seed is one of the great pleasures of the gardening year. Collect, nurture & watch the magic unfold!
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The Ultimate Guide to Garden Planning
It’s that time of year again: garden planning season! If you’re looking for the best tips, tricks, and inspiration for planning your garden, you’re in the right…
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When to Plant: Determining When Crops Thrive
Most people know that different crops thrive in different seasons and climates and that each crop has ideal growing conditions. But, did you know that the moon…
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