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A team of engineers, biologists, scientists, and mycologists all contributed. Officials celebrate construction of ...

We spoke with three garden experts on different reasons to allow plants to go to seed, including benefits for wildlife, for your garden, and for yourself.

Monarchs are heading to wintering grounds in Mexico. Save the dates for the 2026 monarch and milkweed classes with free ...

use the seeds within one to two years of collection. We should be saving more of our own seeds; it is another step on the ladder of self-sufficiency and it saves on the cost of growing our own. Allow ...

Make sure the seeds are completely dry; store in a cool, dark and dry place; use airtight glass containers or paper envelopes; label with seed type, variety and date of collection; and use the seeds ...

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The spooky season is just around the corner, and if you haven't yet gone out to get the best pumpkins for your Halloween décor, then there's no time better than now. Especially after you read this ...

Fall is the perfect season to gather and store seeds for future planting. Choose your healthiest plants: Save seeds from strong, disease-free specimens, which helps preserve desirable traits. Harvest ...

Each year, I try to grow a few different fruits and vegetables. Sometimes the unknown crop turns out to be a dud that produces a lackluster harvest, a pitiful yield or simply proves to be poorly ...

An internationally recognized floral designer and a renowned horticulturist dedicated to preserving heirloom seed will headline the 2025 Fall Seminar sponsored by the St. Tammany Master Gardener ...