Seeds and Soak in Idaho
Seeds and Soak in Idaho By Belle Starr It is astounding to think that at the turn of the last century everyone saved their own seeds. Seed saving was part…
Be a Plant Diversity Superhero: Tips and Tricks for Saving Seeds
Be a Plant Diversity Superhero: Tips and Tricks for Saving Seeds Special Thanks to Native Seeds/SEARCH for permission to use this article. View the original here. At one time, seed saving…
Seeds with a Sense of Place
Seeds with a Sense of Place By Belle Starr Prominent in Europe for centuries, the local food movement is at last blossoming in the United States… and just in the…
Get GMO-Free Seeds
Get GMO-Free Seeds Avoiding GMOs in your garden? Native Seed Search is a non-profit organization based in the southwest that is dedicated to preserving the area’s agricultural diversity through seed…
Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO Seeds
Heirloom, Hybrid, and GMO Seeds In an effort to clear up any seeds of confusion I am dedicating this column to distinguishing the three distinct “flavors” of seeds: heirlooms, hybrids…
801: Flower Parts for Dummies – a Seed Chat
A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – This is the February 2024 Seed Chat – Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson simplify the intricate world of flower anatomy into digestible insights for any level of gardener. Emphasizing the relevance of understanding flower parts, the duo investigates flowers, and fruits, highlighting their functions and significance in plant life. Bill and Greg’s informative and fun approach makes plant science accessible and relevant for all.
800: Robbie Shaw on American Chestnut Blight and Rescue
What if you discovered a long lost tree, one that there used to be billions of two centuries ago, but are now functionally extinct? Today’s guest found one and rather than do nothing, she wrote a book about their story. Join Robbie Shaw as she shares the epic adventure of the American Chestnut.
Seed Chat: Dead or Alive
Don’t throw away seeds collected for years. Do a germ test. Germination testing is a vital step in ensuring the viability of seeds before planting. Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson will talk about the process and show you how to determine the percentage of seeds that successfully germinate. Then you can plant them right into the ground. Learning how to germ test empowers growers with crucial insights into seed quality, helping you make informed decisions on seed selection and planting strategies. Come Chat with Us!
Seed Chat: Flower Parts for Dummies
In this edition of Seed Chat, Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson simplify the intricate world of flower anatomy into digestible insights for any level of gardener. Emphasizing the relevance of understanding flower parts, the duo investigates flowers, and fruits, highlighting their functions and significance in plant life. Bill and Greg’s informative and fun approach makes plant science accessible and relevant for all. Come Chat with Us!
789: Wild Flower Seed Chat
A Seed Chat with Bill McDorman. – This is the December 2023 Seed Chat. Who doesn’t love wildflowers? Contrary to popular belief, you don’t toss wildflowers on your land and hope that they grow. Like most crops, they need special tending to get them started. If you’re really daring, you might mimic the patterns of the plants whose seeds you want to sprout. But keep in mind, wild plants put out thousands of seeds because so many of them don’t make it. They’re looking for the odds to be in their favor. Join Bill & Greg as they dive into this seedy topic.
