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Green shoots: how veganism is changing gardening

Giving up animal products this year? If so, you might want to rethink how you garden

Why humans struggled to make 'f' and 'v' sounds until farming came along

Love to drop F-bombs? Thank the shift to agriculture.

Seed and plant catalogs hitting mailboxes ... or not

Even though more people are shopping for plants online, catalogs still appeal to the senses.

Creating a seed bank in a few simple steps

Question: How can we better package and store seeds for a long-term, mini seed bank in our homes If there was ever a shortage of ...

Seeds 101: A Round-Up Of Our Shorter Seed Posts

Everything you need to know about saving seeds, buying Heirloom seeds, storing seeds, and how and when to plant them for bumper crops.

Is the mustard seed the smallest of all seeds?

No, the mustard seed is not the smallest of all seeds. Jesus was speaking proverbially. That is, He wasn't making a statement of absolute fact but using a proverbial style of communication.

MIsprouts Learn: What’s Inside A Seed?

How does something as small as a seed make all the fruit and veggies in the world? Today we are going to learn more about what’s inside a seed.

GROW!: Saving seeds for the next planting

The Seeds Have Changed: An Epilogue

Seed is the New A. Pre-Seed is the New Seed. Welcome to the New Venture Landscape. The Seeds Have Changed.

Flax Seed: What You Need to Know

When it comes to health, good things often come in small packages. The flax seed is no exception.

Treated Seed and Troubling Times

Frank discussions about difficult subjects are never fun, but in the case of the looming issues around seed treatments, it's time to talk.

Pick up new inspiration at local seed swaps

The table in the meeting room is piled with baggies, medicine bottles, envelopes, paper bags and plastic containers, all filled with plant seeds.

The Top Ten Ways Flax Seed Oil Can Support Your Health

Perhaps the most important thing to know about flaxseed oil is how rich it is in in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as powerful antioxidants. And with this richness, comes plenty of health benefits. We share these with you...

Seed Life Chart: Are Your Seeds Still Good?

Don't throw old seeds out just yet! Depending on the type of seed and its quality, you may be able to store them and use them next year or a few years after.

Make Your Own Nifty Seed Tape

Seed tape is one of those things people have a strong opinion about. Either you love it and think it sounds very useful, or you think: Seriously? Seed tape? I was one of the latter until recently when I realized how easily I could make my own …