Essential guide to seed saving

Saving seed from your garden is an important part of organic growing: it saves money, helps reduce food miles and means what you grow is better suited to your microclimate.

Collecting native seeds

Libby Woodward writes about how to grow plants from native seeds collected in your own garden.

Seed sowing basics

Growing your own seedlings gives you greater diversity in your garden, as well as contributing to the heirloom seed saving community, writes Helen McKerral.

How seeds disperse naturally

Once plants start seeding in your garden, you'll be amazed where they pop up – here's how seed distribution happens, naturally.

Seeds are free

These seeds are available for free, all you have to do is use them to grow food, save those seeds and then share with others.

How to grow plants from tip cuttings

Want to add to your plant collection without adding to the costs? Read on for the answer -- and it's easy!

Planting seedlings

There are some ways, says Penny Woodward, to ensure that summer planted seedlings stay alive.

Getting intensive

Justin Russell investigates a selection of tools and equipment for ambitious gardeners and aspiring market gardens

Sowing organic seeds

It's life affirming, says Penny Woodward, to plant seed and watch it grow.

How to save seeds

As seed company ownership tightens, now's the time to learn how to save your own seed writes Simon Webster.

Raising your own seedlings

Justin Russell explains how to raise your own seedlings in a homemade seed-raising mix.

Self-sown bonanza

Penny Woodward says she doesn't have to do anything, these vegies and flowers just appear.