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 ...

Seeds loose their viability over time, especially when they're not stored correctly. However, a simple light hack can tell if ...

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 ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

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, easy preseason seed germination test can answer that query. Much depends on how the seeds were collected and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question.

Although using certified seed is the best way to ensure quality, replanting seed from good looking grain fields is a regular practice on some farms. Here are some factors to consider for getting the ...

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 ...