If in doubt, check the seed viability of older stored seeds with a simple germination test ... Record the start date on your calendar, garden chart, or spreadsheet to make the process easier.

I confess. I am a saver of leftover seeds. On occasion I’ve saved packets for years then wondered if they would be any good. When I first started gardening, I used to just take a chance, but ...

Germination is the process by which a plant begins to grow from a seed. Seeds need certain conditions to germinate successfully. Doctor Laura Bowden is a seed specialist, and I've asked her to try ...