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Starting seeds is a cost-effective way to get a jump start on the garden, but can be tricky. Learn how to successfully kickstart your garden!

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23 Plants You Can Grow From Seed In 50 Days or Less

Whether we’re making haste to beat cold weather or looking to infill a bare patch in the garden bed, plants that grow quickly from seed accomplish wonders. Superfast growers yield blooms and harvests in a delightfully quick turnaround. Enjoy the rewards of fast-growing flowers and vegetables with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Sow Native Plant Seeds

Native plants are all the rage, and we couldn't be happier! They are easy to care for and provide food for valuable pollinator populations. Join beekeeper Melissa Strauss to discuss why fall is the ideal time to sow native seeds in your garden.

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How to Collect and Plant Rose Seeds in 7 Steps

With thousands of hybrid roses available, you may wonder why it’s worth starting rose seeds in the first place. One main reason is they grow flowers of unique shapes, hues, and sizes that differ from existing varieties. Learn how to create your new rose seedling with these seven easy steps from seasoned grower

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23 Native Seeds that Require Cold Stratification to Plant in Fall

Although native plants provide food for insects and birds, many of their seeds require a cold period before they can germinate. Planting them in the fall allows them to experience cool temperatures over the winter so they can emerge as seedlings in the spring. Join native plant enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn some native plant seeds you can plant this fall.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Seed-Saving in the Garden

When seed-saving for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed with information about hybrids, heirlooms, and proper seed-saving techniques. This easy guide takes you from start to finish so you can confidently collect your favorite plants’ seeds. Learn how magical these tiny living things are alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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9 Native Plant Seeds to Collect Now

Native plant seeds are invaluable treasures. Use them to grow limitless supplies of perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees wherever you’d like. Native plant seeds appear seasonally, and certain species ripen during the fall. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these nine seeds you should start harvesting now.

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How to Save Petunia Seeds For Next Year

You can save petunia seeds if you allow them to dry out on the plant and collect and store them correctly for planting the following season. Wendy Moulton will take you through the simple steps to do this and enjoy free petunias in the next couple of seasons.

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27 Best Heirloom Plants You Can Grow From Seed

Are you looking for historical plant varieties to stuff into your garden? Look no further than these 27 best heirlooms you can grow from seed. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and leaf through these perennials, herbs, and wildflowers that start easily from seeds.

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13 Native Plants With Seeds That Don’t Require Cold Stratification

As more gardeners learn about the benefits of native plants, it’s no surprise these plants’ popularity is increasing. However, since many of these plants require a period of cold before they can germinate, they can take extra time to grow. If you’re interested in planting native seeds now, join plant expert Briana Yablonski to learn about seeds that can germinate without cold stratification.

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How to Collect Native Plant Seeds

Native plants reseed readily when they’re thriving. Collect some seeds to spread them where you’d like! That way you’ll have native plants in every corner of your garden. Learn how to best collect and germinate these seeds alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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When and How to Plant Grass Seed

If you have patchy grass and envision a lushly bladed zone punctuating planting beds, now is the time to get sowing. Depending on your growing area, the optimal time to plant grass seed is late summer and early fall. Grass seed grows quickly and, with care in site preparation, creates a leafy lawn in no time.

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21 Easy Annual Flowers to Grow From Seed

When it comes to planting annual flowers, there are some great advantages to growing them from seeds. Cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss has 21 excellent annuals to grow from seeds for your garden.