Extend the shelf-life of your seeds with these simple tips. After planting seeds in spring, many gardeners are left with lots of half-filled packets of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds, but there’s ...

Store seeds in envelopes, sealed containers, or plastic bags in a cool, dry, and dark place. To absorb moisture, add silica gel or rice to the seed storage container. Put seeds that require cold ...

As you pack away the garden hose, tools and other garden supplies for winter, do not overlook those leftover seeds. Proper storage can extend their life so you will need to buy fewer seeds next season ...

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 ...

Seed longevity of Capsicum species may be affected by seed drying methods. The effect of three seed drying methods (passive, sun and oven drying) on seed storage life (longevity) of 16 cayenne pepper ...

Get ready to learn how to save seeds for next year. Proper garden seed care — sorting, storage and organization — will produce a more successful garden. One of the best ways to escape the winter blahs ...

At the Kenan Science Library, UNC community members can check out something a little bit more organic than books. In the library's BeAM Makerspace, there is a small wooden dresser with drawers ...