Saving seeds from your vegetables crops is a fun and easy way to benefit from nature’s generosity. With a little knowledge and some advanced planning, you can restock your seed supply for next years’ ...

Transport yourself back to the beginning of summer. You planted a few tomato plants in the hopes you'd have a summer full of tomato sandwiches, tomato pies, and simple lunches of juicy tomato slices ...

Q: Can you tell me how to save tomato seeds? Will I get weird tomatoes if they were grown next to different kinds of tomatoes? A: Tomatoes are delicious and versatile, and many of us already have them ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the main reasons gardening is good for your health is the ability to prepare meals with freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. To ...

Many veteran gardeners make a habit of saving seeds. While it is simple enough for most beginners to do, it’s also an activity being undertaken by scientists who recognize that collecting seeds is ...

From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

Oregon State University Extension gives three reasons to save seed. First, some seed companies have dropped older heirloom varieties in favor of newer hybridized or patented ones (more on this later).

I am a seed saver and from each year I save select seeds from my vegetable garden for the next year(s). The tomatoes that I have been waiting to ripen have now ripened but they also have been hit with ...