The Miami Township Branch of the Dayton Metro Library hosted a seed saving event Sept. 9 focusing on terminology, pollination, processing, storage and more.
If you save seed from a hybrid, one possibility is that it will be sterile or fail to grow. More likely is that you’ll get the same type of plant but one with different characteristics. In most cases, ...
After fermentation, spread the seeds in a single layer on a nonstick surface like a waxy paper plate. Allow them to air dry ...
Sweet peppers, such as bell peppers, as well as hot peppers, cross-pollinate if planted within 400 feet, so if you want to ...
Have you seen the meme with the guy holding his first homegrown tomato and saying it only cost him $157? Hilarious, right?
Embark on a garden-to-table journey with this video, as we delve into the world of yellow stuffing and colossal tomatoes. Discover their unique flavors and learn the secrets to cultivating them. Plus, ...
AS OUR SUMMER vegetable and flower gardens wind down, it’s a good time to think about which annuals you’d like to grow again next year. These days, a lot of varieties sell out each spring. One way to ...
This is the third video in a 5 part series on seed saving for fruit and vegetable plants. In this episode (Ep3) I explain how I save the category I call "Wet Seeds" from our food garden to grow more ...
Seed saving is an easy, satisfying way to keep your garden growing strong year after year. You’ll save money, grow more vigorous plants, and strengthen your connection with your garden. Many of the ...
Seed libraries continue to grow in popularity as gardeners learn the fun, cost savings and unique seeds they offer.
One becomes hundreds becomes thousands. And on a recent weekday, as dusk settled and autumn fell in, a group gathered in search of them: seeds. Round, rust-colored rose mallow seeds, fluff-ended ...
Kristyn Leach and a network of farmers work to preserve cultural heritage through seed saving. LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison visits Perilla in Echo Park for Korean banchan and dosirak.