Seed Saving. Gardeners and farmers have traditionally saved seeds from their favorite plants because we know that is the best way to have the best varieties and strains adapted to your local conditions. Seeds contain the genetics of the parent plants and if you have a favorite heirloom tomato, bean or lettuce that does well for you why not save some seeds for next year? Besides, they are free and abundant right now! Seed Savers Exchange has been promoting seed…
Plant Health & Seed Saving Recent rains have been welcome but have promoted plant diseases, weeds, and some pests. As harvesting of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables continues it’s important to apply sanitation practices to limit damage to our hard-earned harvests. Also, while harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening, don’t overlook another valuable crop you have and might want to harvest… seeds for next year. The easiest seeds to save include peas, beans, heirloom…
The rainy weeks of August have promoted plant diseases, weeds, and some pests. As harvesting of onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and other vegetables continues it’s important to practice prevention to limit damage to our hard-earned harvests. While harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening, don’t overlook another crop you might want to gather… seeds for next year. If you’ve grown peas, beans, tomatoes, or lettuce these are the easiest to save and assure you will have good…
Harvesting veggies, herbs, and flowers is the best part of gardening but don’t overlook another crop you might want to gather… seeds for next year. If you’ve grown peas, beans, tomatoes, or lettuce these are the easiest to save and assure you will have good seeds for next year. There are many advantages to saving your own seeds and it’s very satisfying to see your plants through from generation to generation. Kind of like how we enjoy grandchildren! It’s also…