SeedSavers https://seedsavers.org/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:11:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 Recipe: Vegetarian Black-Eyed Peas and Collard Greens https://seedsavers.org/vegetarian-black-eyed-peas-and-collard-greens/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:11:04 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7670 Eating black-eyed peas and collard greens on New Year’s Day is a tradition in the South and among African American communities. This tradition is believed to bring wealth and prosperity.

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]]> Pepper 1231: ‘Martin’s Carrot’ https://seedsavers.org/pepper-1231-martins-carrot/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:12:03 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7474 'Martin’s Carrot' pepper was preserved for many years by the Martin Family and donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by Dr. William Woys Weaver.

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]]> Your 2025 Holiday Gift Guide https://seedsavers.org/2025-holiday-gift-guide/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:38:49 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7447 Find a perfect (and affordable!) gift for every gardener, seed saver, food enthusiast, and flower lover in your life in our holiday gift guide.

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]]> Extending the Garden Season https://seedsavers.org/extending-the-garden-season/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:20:15 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7428 With succession planting, smart crop choices, and a few simple tools like floating row covers, extending your garden season well into, and sometimes through, the coldest months of the year is well within your reach!

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]]> New Seed Varieties for 2026 https://seedsavers.org/new-seed-varieties-for-2026/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:00:07 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7392 The 2026 Seed Savers Exchange catalog includes 13 new seed varieties—including six stunning varieties from our seed bank collection—and they promise to be popular picks of gardeners everywhere! 

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]]> Flower Seed Saving Profiles https://seedsavers.org/flower-seed-saving-profiles/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:19:47 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7515 These profiles offer insights into the reseeding potential and harvest timing of 16 different common flower types, as well as seed-saving tips to help you confidently grow and preserve their beauty for years to come. 

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]]> How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter https://seedsavers.org/prepare-your-garden-for-winter/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:34:20 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7107 If you live in cool climates, it’s time to start thinking about closing down your garden for the season. However, there are many things to consider when it comes to preparing your garden for winter. Follow this checklist to put your garden to bed and set yourself up for success in the new year!

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]]> How to Save Zinnia Seeds https://seedsavers.org/grow-zinnia/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:10:52 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=7038 Zinnias are easy to grow, prolific bloomers, a favorite of pollinators, and have a long vase life.

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]]> Memories from SSE’s 50th Anniversary https://seedsavers.org/memories-from-sses-50th-anniversary/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:06:54 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=6945 At Seed Savers Exchange’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Conference this past August, guests of all ages were invited to step into the hayloft of the barn and take part in one of our most meaningful activities: the 50th Anniversary Scrapbook.

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]]> Tips for Harvesting and Storing Vegetables https://seedsavers.org/tips-for-harvesting-and-storing-vegetables/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 14:53:55 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=6834 Want the highest yields from your vegetable garden? Keep reading to learn some tips for harvesting and storing vegetables to encourage your plants to keep producing fresh food all season long.

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