How to Save Seeds for Next Year’s Garden

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Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi:

• Cook shrimp in a garlic butter sauce with white wine and lemon.

• Toss with linguine for a quick, flavorful dish.

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How to Save Seeds for Next Year’s Garden

Saving seeds from your garden is an easy way to prepare for next year and save money.

1. Pick the Right Plants

• Choose heirloom or open-pollinated plants like tomatoes and beans.

• Avoid hybrids, as they may not grow true to the parent plant.

2. Let Seeds Mature

• Wait for fruits to ripen or pods/flowers to dry on the plant before collecting.

3. Harvest the Seeds

• Tomatoes: Scoop seeds, soak in water for 2 days, then rinse and dry.

• Peppers, Beans, Peas: Shake seeds from dried fruits or pods.

• Flowers: Collect seeds from dried flower heads.

4. Dry the Seeds

• Spread seeds on paper towels and leave them to dry for 1-2 weeks.

5. Store and Label

• Place seeds in envelopes or jars, label with the plant type and date, and store in a cool, dry place.

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"A garden is never so good as it will be next year." – Thomas Cooper