The towering faces have started to bow, petals crisping, birds already casing the joint. You want seeds for next year — fat, viable, true to type — but the weather is turning, and the internet is a ...

Chia is a great addition to most balanced diets, and may support our overall health by aiding digestion, reducing chronic disease and inflammation, and promoting overall wellness. While research is ...

After seed starting, or at the end of the growing season, many gardeners find themselves with partially full seed packets. Do not throw these seeds away, as most will last more than a year after the ...

As fall brings cooler temperatures, perhaps you have noticed that your favorite landscape plant that once had a beautiful flower is looking a little faded and dull on top. Or perhaps it isn’t dull, ...

To prepare for future Kansas City gardens, start by collecting seeds from healthy plants like sunflowers, asters, acorns, or beans, making sure to gather them at the right time. Be aware that seeds ...

It happens more often than most of us would care to admit. We reach into the pocket of a jacket we haven’t worn in a while and pull out a half-empty packet of seeds. Seeds are powerful. They’re the ...

Fall is the perfect time to start collecting seeds from your garden. As temperatures drop and plants finish their growing cycle, they naturally produce mature seeds ready for harvest. Why bother with ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

If you’ve ever found yourself digging through a messy drawer for a packet of seeds, you know how frustrating it can be. Getting your seeds organized during the off season can be a surprisingly ...

Gather wild sunflower, Joe pye weed, goldenrod, bergamot, milkweed and zinnia seeds, and store them over the winter in a dry, cool place that doesn’t receive direct sunlight.. Courtesy photo As fall ...