Seed saving is an ancient tradition you can do at home with many plants and vegetables. But proper storage is essential, or all your hard work was in vain.

If you love to garden, we’re betting that you want to hang onto summer as long as you can. After all, while houseplants are lovely, there’s nothing quite like viewing your summer garden in all its ...

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 ...

Here’s how to check if those old garden seeds are viable.

Depending on the type of bird seed you use, it can start to go bad within just a few weeks after being opened. These storage ...

Growing plants from seed is a fun way to participate in the whole lifecycle. Seed companies grow plants and then collect and dry the seeds to sell. Some seeds can last for a couple of years, while ...

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’s always a bit sad to see our summer vegetable gardens peter out as the season comes to a close. Those once-verdant plants are now fading as the long, hot summer takes its toll. Though harvests of ...