Before you order seeds from the glossy catalogs promising abundance ... before planting outside around May 15: annual salvia, zinnia, gomphrena, snapdragons, ageratum, alyssum, lobelia, asters ...

Browsing a seed catalog or shopping at a local plant nursery can be overwhelming. Especially for a new gardener! I still have a tough time making selections. With so many choices, it’s hard not ...

The Ball Seed Cut Flowers team has announced the availability of its two-year catalog for 2025-2026 that focuses on fresh floral assortments. Ball Seed Cut Flowers ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

Why is seed saving important? Saving seeds can help gardeners save money, grow better crops and become more self-reliant. Learn how to save heirloom seeds. When you save your own seeds ...

Ground flaxseed is easier to digest than whole flaxseed partly because your intestines can’t break down the tough outer shell of whole seeds. You can buy whole flaxseed, grind it in a coffee ...

You can add chia seeds to baked goods, drinks like smoothies, and other recipes to add extra nutrition to your diet. Chia seed are tiny, but they are extremely nutritious. Just 1 ounce (28.35 ...