Why buy new seeds every year when you could simply collect them? Whether it’s from your garden or a nearby natural space, if you want to collect native seeds, November is an ideal time to do so. Master naturalist Sarah Jay gives you 13 native seeds to collect in November.
Classic beauties, snapdragons add a spray of color to the cool-season annual display. By collecting and saving seeds, we can grow additional rounds of our favorite varieties. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to collect snapdragon seeds for continued floriferous appeal.
October is an ideal month to collect native plant seeds. It's also a great time to replant them! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about some wonderful native plants you can collect from now for a thriving native garden next year.
October is a prime time to sow native seeds. Planting now mimics the natural habits of native plants, and lets the seasons create the perfect conditions for germination. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some seeds you should definitely sow this month for a beautiful garden next year.
If you're adding native wildflowers to your garden this year, there's something important that you need to know. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about native wildflower seeds and the purpose of stratification.
Wondering what type of grass seed to buy this year? Wonder no more! Here are expert recommendations for the best grasses in each ecoregion. Choose a few new cultivars, or go for a tried-and-true mix that’s dependable. Join lawn pro Jerad Bryant in shopping for the best grass seed mixture for your region.
It’s not too late to sow seeds! September is a great month to think about cool-weather crops, like leafy greens and root vegetables. Sow these 11 seeds now for a successful harvest in the fall and winter.
As our garden tasks begin to mellow in fall, we can turn to the resourceful role of collecting and storing seeds from our most valuable performers. With seeds from the best of the best, we have strong plants tailored to our specific growing conditions. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines seeds to collect and store in the fall for seasons of returns.
Whether crispy and crunchy or soft and tender, a full head of cabbage is a thing of beauty. Easy to grow, the crop goes far in the kitchen and, depending on the type, stores well for future enjoyment. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores top-performing, flavorful, nutrient-rich cabbage varieties to sow now for an autumn harvest.
Hollyhocks grace the back of the border, foundation planting, and vase with unparalleled blooms. To enjoy more of our favorites, collecting and saving seeds is a straightforward process. Sowing is easy, too. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to save hollyhock seeds to extend the delight.
It’s not too late to grow vegetables! August is an ideal month to prepare the garden for autumn. You don’t need to start seeds indoors. Simply plant them in the garden and let the plants mature for an easy fall harvest. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in direct sowing these 13 vegetables this August.
Collecting seeds in the fall is a rewarding and cost-effective way to continue growing your favorite plants. It also helps to preserve biodiversity in your garden. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss discusses some plants you can collect from this fall.