Learn Archives - SeedSavers https://seedsavers.org/category/learn/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:21:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 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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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> How to Plant a Fall Garden https://seedsavers.org/how-to-plant-a-fall-garden/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:57:30 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=6597 For many gardeners, the gardening season dies down in the summer after the spring rush of seed starting and transplanting. However, gardeners can plant many things from July to September for a fall garden with harvests all the way up to winter, especially with changing climates. In fact, fall might just be the most underrated season for gardening! 

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]]> What to Plant in Your Garden in June https://seedsavers.org/what-to-plant-in-your-garden-in-june/ Mon, 09 Jun 2025 21:20:59 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=3498 Did you know you can still plant in your garden in June? Odds are good you’ve already transplanted your tomatoes and peppers and harvested lettuce or other greens to serve up fresh for dinner. Yes, your garden has sprung to life, but if you’re interested in more than just weeding and watering, plenty of crops are still ripe for planting in many regions of the United States.

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]]> Container Gardening Guide https://seedsavers.org/container-gardening-guide/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 21:01:55 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=6279 What can you plant in a container? The better question might be, what can’t you? Vegetables, flowers, herbs—almost any plant can thrive in a container as long as it has the proper soil and care. When land space is unavailable, container gardening provides a viable alternative for you to grow your own food and a beautiful garden.

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]]> A Beginner’s Guide to Potting Up Seedlings https://seedsavers.org/potting-up-seedlings/ Tue, 27 May 2025 18:51:34 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=6050 There’s something deeply rewarding about nurturing a tiny seed into a thriving plant. But when a plant outgrows its container, potting up can seem daunting. Fortunately, with care and a couple of considerations, potting up is easy and will help to keep your plants happy!

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]]> What Are Heirloom Seeds? https://seedsavers.org/what-are-heirloom-seeds/ Wed, 14 May 2025 14:13:35 +0000 https://seedsavers.org/?p=5896 The term “heirloom seeds” has increased in popularity in recent years, but what exactly does it mean? “Heirloom” describes a seed’s heritage, specifically a documented heritage being passed down from generation to generation within a family or community.

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