I confess. I am a saver of leftover seeds. On occasion I’ve saved packets for years then wondered if they would be any good. When I first started gardening, I used to just take a chance, but after ...

What is more disappointing than going to last year’s inventory of seed, planting those that look fine but then none germinate. Viability tests of saved seed are simple measures that can be conducted ...

Ever spotted a discounted rack of last season’s seeds and felt tempted? Sure you have! Gardeners love a good deal, but ...

Q. I had lots of vegetable seeds leftover after planting my garden last year. I saved the seeds and now I’m wondering if I can still use them this year, or would I be wasting my time? A. All seed ...

I bought grass seed last fall but didn’t get a chance to plant it. It sat on the porch all winter. Is it still good? Grass seed should be good for about a year, so your seed should be fine assuming it ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy pre-season seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

Try these easy tests to check if your old seeds are worth planting or if you should buy new ones.

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick, easy preseason seed germination test can answer that query. Much depends on how the seeds were collected and ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Every year, often when the snow is still on the ground, gardeners take the first steps of spring gardening. Retrieving their ...

A garden starts long before the first shovel hits the soil. The real magic begins with tiny packets of potential—seeds that ...