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Wrapping up this 4-part series on seed saving, this last post focuses on how to save seeds that, over a few years, become adapted to the hyperlocal...

If you remember from Seed Saving Nerd Out (SSNO) Part 2, two categories of plants require isolation for your saved seed to breed true:  Insect- and...

This is part 2 of the Seed Saving Nerd Out, SSNO for short.  Part 1 last week was a long description of plant reproduction to help you understand w...

This is part 1 of a series that goes deeper than usual into the botany behind seeds to help you become a better seed saver. Mechanically speaking,...

One of the best ways to have healthy plants is to grow varieties suited to your particular soil and microclimate.  And the best way to do that is t...

September is seed saving time!  Most annual plants will be setting seed, and warm, sunny days are perfect for collecting dry seeds.  Last Monday I gave a talk at a local library on how to save seeds.  In this post, I'll share the same ideas with you.