Seeds
STARTING SEEDS
Starting seeds indoors
Six tips for successfully starting seeds indoors from Mary Schier, editor of Northern Gardener magazine.
6 secrets of seed-starting success
From fans to worm castings, here are six ways to get your seeds off to a strong start.
Best equipment for seed starting
Before you buy a single flat, check out our recommendations for the best seed-starting tools.
Winter sowing
As northern gardeners, we have to find creative ways to extend our short growing season. Try sowing seeds outdoors in winter and spring.
Germination and growing temps
Check out this handy chart to find ideal soil germination conditions for various vegetable plants.
SAVING SEEDS
North Circle guide to seed saving
Tips from the pros at Minnesota's very own seed company, North Circle Seeds.
The Exchange seed-sharing platform
Share and swap homegrown seeds on this seed-sharing platform hosted by Seed Savers Exchange.
Seed saving Q & A session
Listen in and learn from our July 2020 MN SEED (Saving Essential Edibles and Diversity) project webinar.
Community Seed Network
Join this virtual community of seed-saving, -sowing, -collecting, -swapping and -loving growers.