I prefer printed color heirloom vegetable seed catalogs for hours of study in midwinter. Each year I grow new varieties to test them for flavor, vigor and yield.

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But seeds are still way less expensive than plants, and most gardeners buy at least some flower and/or vegetable seeds at the start of each season. You’ll find lots of choice in seed offerings.

Growing from seed can be more cost-effective and rewarding than buying a plant or propagating, but it isn't the best choice for these crops.

For many vegetable gardeners, this is perhaps the best season of the year—seed catalog season! Since the first week of January, colorful seed catalogs have begun to appear in my mailbox just as ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun.

Most catalogs include the USDA Plant Hardiness Map so that you can see our hardiness zone and match it to the plant you are considering. Find planting tips and techniques. For vegetable gardeners ...

Enjoy this list of top vegetable, flower, fruit and herb seed catalog companies.

It’s that time of year when the seed companies mail out catalogs and post online all the items they want you to purchase for the upcoming garden season.

Vegetable seeds may be saved from one year to the next. Some seeds will be viable for only one year while others may be good for five years or more.

With so many options available at garden centers, nurseries, seed libraries and online stores—figuring out what seeds to buy can be a bit daunting Here's how to make smart selections for a ...

With the last frosts now behind us, May is the ideal time to sow vegetables for a summer harvest. So, to inspire you, here are 7 vegetable seeds to sow in May for a homegrown crop.