Q: Many of the flowers in my yard are starting to dry up and form seeds. Can I collect these and save them to plant next year? A: Yes you can collect and save many of the seed that grow in your yard ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As the sole member of my community garden’s soil restoration ...

As the gardening season winds down and you pick the season’s last vegetables, let some plants go to seed and harvest them for planting next year. “Saving seed can be really fun and is a great way to ...

Spring is right around the corner, and that means hills, meadows, and green spaces will soon be bursting to life with all ...

I have started collecting seeds from my gardens for next year. Collecting seeds from plants in your garden is fun, and now is the time to do it since plants are setting seeds with the coming of winter ...

As our summer winds down, many garden plants are blooming wonderfully and setting as many seeds as possible. When I go into the garden to deadhead (or even remove) annuals and perennials, I will ...

Growing up in suburban New York City, our house was surrounded by woods of primarily American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and white oak (Quercus alba). And one year it occurred to me that I could ...

This is the time of year to collect seeds. A beautiful, dry afternoon is the best time to harvest. Flowers and vegetables are candidates for seed collection. So before you spend your time and effort ...