When you select seeds for your garden, you have many varieties to choose from. Some are F1 hybrids; others are open-pollinated or heirloom. Though it might seem that a seed is just a seed, there are ...

The term "heirloom" has gained popularity in recent years, but what does it truly mean?

Q: I am going to start tomato plants indoors under lights this spring and then transplant them to my garden. I’m just looking at seed catalogs, and I see that some tomatoes are “open pollinated” and ...

It’s easy to see why the sunflower is one of the world’s favorite flowers. They’re easy to grow, have easy-to-save seeds, and are undeniably cheerful in the garden. Open-pollinated types are magnets ...

Each spring gardeners are planning for the best garden ever. Unfortunately, it’s hard to get started with a good plan when the long list of terms on seed packets is so confusing, making it impossible ...

Question: I want to save seeds from some of my summer veggies. What are some tips for saving seeds—particularly from tomatoes? Answer: With fall arriving soon, it’s an ideal time to collect seeds for ...

In a study of both wild and managed bees with tomato crops, only wild bees provide the pollination services needed for ...