Most gardeners keep a stash of seedsthat they carry over from year to year. It can be a very cost effective way of planting ...

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 ...

Q. I had lots of vegetable seeds leftover after planting my garden last year. I saved the seeds and now I’m wondering if I can still use them this year, or would I be wasting my time? A. All seed ...

Raise your hand if at this time of year you have walked out into the garage or wherever you have stored your seed stash from the previous year or years, and wondered, "Hmmmm, are these seeds any good?

Question: Like most years, in overwhelming enthusiasm to get started in my garden, I purchased more seed than I could plant last year. Can I use seed from last year or two years ago this year?

Packets of seed for vegetables and flowers often contain more than a gardener needs in a single season, and gardeners end up saving the rest of the packet for the next year. Then these open seed ...

Q: I have many partially used packets of vegetable and herb seeds in my refrigerator from the past two years. My mailbox is full of catalogues, tempting me to buy more. How long do seeds remain ...