Now that your vegetables and flowers have almost finished their growing cycle, it is time to think about saving seeds for next year. Saving seeds has several benefits. You can save money. You can ...

Q: I planted a packet of zinnia seeds this spring, and the plants are absolutely beautiful now. How do I save seeds from these flowers to plant next year? A: Leave spent zinnia blossoms on the stems ...

Colorful zinnia blooms in shades of pink, orange, and yellow - mariokinhed/Shutterstock A workhorse of the summer flower bed, zinnias (Zinnia elegans) provide a ...

Now is the time to think about saving some seed to grow in next year’s garden. When saving seeds, be they flowers or vegetables, it’s important to know whether the plants are open pollinated or ...

Zinnias are one of my favorite flowers to save seeds from as they are easy to grow and attract plenty of butterflies. They come in a variety of forms, including single or double blooms and a wide ...

Seed saving is an easy, satisfying way to keep your garden growing strong year after year. You’ll save money, grow more vigorous plants, and strengthen your connection with your garden. Many of the ...

One of the brightest stars of the summer garden, zinnia flowers offer show-stopping beauty in a rainbow of vibrant colors. While zinnias are low-maintenance annuals that take care of themselves for ...

Fall is the perfect season to gather and store seeds for future planting. Choose your healthiest plants: Save seeds from strong, disease-free specimens, which helps preserve desirable traits. Harvest ...

The past year of gardening has been a labor of love for families all across the Midwest. This year was the first year I had ever planted a large garden. The idea of this garden was in the works for ...

Learn exactly when to plant zinnia seeds indoors or out, plus care tips for maximizing blooms. Zinnias make fantastic cut flowers and companion plants, and their rainbow-hued blooms fit right into ...