Articles: seeds
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…
Read More
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?…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
Keeping Seeds Organized: Saving & Storing
Saving and storing seeds is a great way to help the environment, save money, and achieve a successful growing season. Follow these tips for keeping seeds organized so…
Read More
Tasty Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds
Wondering what to do with all those pumpkin seeds now that Halloween is over? Instead of roasting them, try some of these alternative ways to prepare &…
Read More
All About Kale: The Evolution of This Popular Green
Chances are, you’ve heard of kale. In recent times, this leafy green is known as a delicious addition to meals and smoothies — but it didn’t always…
Read More
What’s In A Name? The Story of Squash
“As soon as the squash begins to run its arms across the ground it is ready for the kitchen.” — Antonio Francesco Doni (1513–1574) – La Zucca…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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.…
Read More
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…
Read More