I confess. I am a saver of leftover seeds. On occasion I’ve saved packets for years then wondered if they would be any good. When I first started gardening, I used to just take a chance, but after ...

What is more disappointing than going to last year’s inventory of seed, planting those that look fine but then none germinate. Viability tests of saved seed are simple measures that can be conducted ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick, easy preseason seed germination test can answer that query. Much depends on how the seeds were collected and ...

A simple test will tell you if your seeds are likely to make an appearance in the garden this spring. (Samuel Goldstein) Will they or won't they? That's the perennial question when you nestle seeds ...

If you save seeds, you might wonder whether those from last year are still viable. A quick and easy preseason seed germination test can answer that question. Much depends on how the seeds were ...

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Learn to test old seeds for viability. Learn where to get free garden advice. Find free local gardening classes and free and ...

Gardening looks to be as popular this year as it was last spring. Now is the time to order seeds but if you grow your own transplants it’s too early to start. If you have leftover seed and are ...