Collecting seeds from summer-flowering plants in October is a quick and easy task that gets you seeds to grow next year for more plants. When the temperature and light levels drop in fall, preparing ...

I have collected seed from plants in my garden over many years, last season I collected seed from aquilegia, pansy and wallflowers. All germinated and came up well. When I planted them out I put them ...

Every year many of our garden plants set masses of ripe seed. Saving some of these offers an easy method of propagation and an ideal way of raising large numbers of plants, absolutely free. Why ...

Viola x wittrockiana, more commonly known as Pansies, are short-lived perennial flowers. Originating back in the 1800s, the flowers come in a vast array of colors and are ideal for planters, hanging ...

One of the most popular garden bed and container flowers, undemanding pansies require minimal maintenance. They come in a wide variety of colors including yellow, purple, red, orange, blue, pink, and ...

Do you love the green beans you grew this year? Tomatoes? Zinnias? Squash? Well, maybe you can collect seeds so that you can grow them again next year. I say “maybe” because one of the most important ...

Winter pansies (Viola hiemalis), also known as ice pansies, provide beautiful color in the garden come fall and winter. They come in a range of shades, from blues and purples to reds and pinks, making ...