Articles: seeds

keeping seeds organized

Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing

Storing seeds is the key to having a successful growing season. Follow these tips for keeping seeds organized so you’re ready to plant as soon as the time is right!

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pumpkin seeds

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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kale

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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squash

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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tomato

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

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

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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becoming a plant breeder

Become A Plant Breeder: The Seed Series

It’s time to take control of your seeds and become a plant breeder! Saving your seed allows you to grow and best traditional & regional varieties, and…

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Choosing the Right Seed Crop: The Seed Series

How do you know if you’re picking the right seeds? Here are some easy tips on choosing the best seed crop for your environment. The following is…

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seed integrity

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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seed saving

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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collecting seeds

The Art and Joy of Collecting Seeds

It all starts with a seed. Collecting seeds from your plants will propagate more life from what you already have. Different plant species require varied methods of seed…

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Saving Dry vs. Wet Seeds: The Seed Series

Interested in seed saving? Before getting started, it’s important to know the difference between storing wet seeds and dry ones.  The following excerpt is from Will Bonsall’s…

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cold frame

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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The Search for A Welsh Leek

How did the modern leek become what it is today? On his quest to save our heritage produce, Adam Alexander (otherwise known as the Indiana Jones of…

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seed detective

Becoming A True Seed Detective: Mastering the Mission

Did you ever wonder how peas, 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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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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agricultural seed

A Short History of Agricultural Seed

Seeds are the foundation of agriculture. As John Navazio describes in this excerpt from his new book, The Organic Seed Grower: A Farmer’s Guide to Vegetable Seed…

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blue podded peas

Seed Saving: How to Plan Your First Foray

Whether you’re a home gardener or a more seasoned horticulturist, saving seeds is a time-honored tradition vital to the preservation of important varieties of vegetables and herbs.…

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man planting seeds in dirt

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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