This is the first video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep1) I explain how ...

Saving seeds from vegetable and ornamental plants allows gardeners the ability to preserve "desirable" traits, ensure availability of favorite plant (vegetable or ornamental) varieties, and save money ...

Chia seeds are easy to add to meals, but the way you eat them can affect digestion and comfort. Let's find out the difference ...

Try to keep your herb plants clean so that when they are harvested you won't need to wash them. Washing is time-consuming and may remove oils, reducing flavor. If rinsing is necessary, do so gently.

Seed longevity of Capsicum species may be affected by seed drying methods. The effect of three seed drying methods (passive, sun and oven drying) on seed storage life (longevity) of 16 cayenne pepper ...

Q: Many of the flowers in my yard are starting to dry up and form seeds. Can I collect these and save them to plant next year? A: Yes you can collect and save many of the seed that grow in your yard ...

The nature and kinetics of reactions in dry seeds determines how long the seeds survive. We used gas chromatography to assay volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from seeds of three unrelated ...

Which herb drying rack is best? Growing herbs is an easy way to save money and improve your cooking at the same time. They typically require less space than vegetables and can flourish in even shady ...

Just because you've plucked all your garden's fruits and veggies and watered your flowers for the last time doesn't mean your gardening job is over. It's time to start harvesting seeds. While it's ...

After the unprecedented demand for seed last spring, gardeners may want to plan ahead for the next growing season. It’s easier than you think. By Margaret Roach In gardening, what looks like a mishap ...