Among genebanks, there is something called the black box system, where you can send seed duplicates to another genebank for ...

Bring a dash of history to your yard by planting the same crops American figureheads used to have in their gardens. In ...

Collecting native seed can be labor intensive but it eventually pays for itself by creating even more seeds — for free.

Have you priced wildflower seed mixes lately or read the contents label? What if we collected wildflower, perennial and annual flower seeds this summer and made our own mix? Today, what you need to ...

Using a new AI method, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have rediscovered 51 old pea varieties that are no ...

For the public library collection, people usually replace seeds they borrowed, but open-pollinated donations also are accepted. Cross-pollinated seeds are used for public craft projects like creating ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As the sole member of my community garden’s soil restoration ...

This year, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge volunteers are collecting 41 types of seeds Refuge staff members sow the seed in oak savanna restorations The 143 pounds collected in 2013 was valued at ...

This is the time of year to collect seeds. A beautiful, dry afternoon is the best time to harvest. Flowers and vegetables are candidates for seed collection. So before you spend your time and effort ...

As personal and professional chefs become more interested in using locally grown and more flavorful produce, Weaver’s 85-year-old seed collection could change the way we eat. Everyone knows what a ...