Growing flowers and vegetables from seed can be fun, save money, and give you a lot of satisfaction. Right now, if you are a ...

These tips from Martha's head gardener will help you plan and order seeds for a beautiful flower garden. On Martha’s farm, ...

NARRATOR: A seed contains everything a new plant needs to start growing. The moment a seed starts to grow is called ‘Germination’. Some people plant seeds in pots or in gardens to germinate.

With so much potential in those seeds, you want to buy from a seed company you can trust. So how do you know which have the best seeds and selections? And which follow sustainable practices?

Our MOTHER EARTH NEWS Seed and Plant Finder lets you quickly search the online catalogs of more than 500 mail order seed companies. All you have to do is type in the variety you’re looking for ...

These seeds are patented and owned by large companies, and they produce good crops if the conditions are right. But because they are hybridised, farmers must buy new seeds every year or yields drop.