Seeds

Trying to grow a more self-sufficient garden? Learning how to save your own seeds is one of the easiest ways to have a more sustainable garden. It’s also a great …

If you’ve ever purchased a packet of seedlings, then you know that there’s more in a package than could actually grow in a small backyard garden. And if you’re not …

Garden Seed storage. Every experienced gardener has a seed storage method that works for them, and I’ve used several over the years. Storing seeds for use the next year (or …

The harvesting season is upon us, when the fruits of our labors are finally producing their last. At least for the summer season. Sunflower seeds remain one of the most …

Seed starting time is officially here. And if you live in the deep south, then you’ve probably already started some or all of your garden seeds. I absolutely love getting …

If your gardening area at home is like mine, then you probably have a small stockade of seeds. And some of them are probably past their prime (here’s a test …

It’s officially summer time! The temperatures are rising (wowza!), and the seeds are hopefully in the garden and growing up a storm. Kids can be such natural gardeners; I don’t know …

So you’ve got that old seed pack from last year (partially used or maybe even unopened)… but you’re a little nervous about planting them. The package does say it was …

Tiny hands grabbing fistfuls of dirt, chubby fingers trying so hard to pick up itty bitty seeds, and laughter bubbling up as joy is found in getting dirty. Children, for …