I bought echinacea plants this year for my new edible/medicinal/herb garden. I took a few heads that had gone by and tried to shake seeds out but they weren't dry yet. So I had them drying and when I saw how you just tugged the seeds out (I was waiting for them to fall out), I paused your video and went to pulling the seeds out - SO MANY seeds and I learned so much about them. I have them in a cute little glass jar waiting to plant (north florida) and thank you for this great video. I need to learn a lot more about saving seeds!
I've collected seeds all my life. I can still remember walking behind my grandpop on his big fruit and vegetable farm in Connecticut. I would take the seeds from his big hand and listen to him tell me what kind of seed I was planting and everything that it would become in a few months... I love the feel of the dirt in my hands and the sun on my face as I work in my gardens.😍🌺. It helps keep me sane... Thank you for sharing your seed saving skills with everyone... It helps save our future generations as they learn about growing things to help feed both their bellies and their souls...😘💚👍💋
It's Oct 2021 right now, and I just watched this fascinating video on saving seeds since that's what I'm doing right now. My table is covered with all types of flower heads waiting for the harvest. Today I learned about the native basket flower you introduced us to, and alas.... now that I know about it's beauty and heritage--- I need to get some seeds for these lovely flowers. Do you sell them at Moss Mt Farm? Your videos are so helpful P Allen Smith. Thank you.
Monticello is definitely on my bucket list. I love saving seeds because it saves money 💴. I have been saving coneflowers, cowpeas and I will be saving zinnia seeds also. Thanks for sharing 😊
I found your channel recently and love the easygoing manner you present everything, I live in Canada zone 4 and cant grow some of the things you have. I have collected seed for years and even tried growing a dogwood from seed . Thanks for all your information. wish you lived up here to help out with what we can grow.
Thanks Allen. Nature IS generous. :) I've saved Cypress vine seed (hummingbird fave) and herb seeds for years (basil, fennel, dill) . I love walking the fields in late summer to collect botanical seeds. My Datura and Moonflower seeds this year didn't come back, though.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I always share your videos on different things to people I know have an interest. Your so knowledgeable about so many things .
Thanks Allen, now that I’m retired I have managed to save seeds, kept my three fern and my porch pots with Mandelvella alive and blooming persently for the second year. All this makes me feel very accomplished. 👍❤️😊
So tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be tromping thru my front gardens and kitchen garden bags and baskets in hand. Also picking blooms from plants to dry and perhaps do a fall arrangement for my front porch!🤞🏼. Then when it gets rainy or cold, I will be scanning for carrots to grow. You always inspire!
I save seeds as well. Also grow them for the birds and squirrels! My Grandma had a green thumb and she taught me to save seeds. Have done it all my life. You have so many beautiful plants that I would have a ball collecting seeds from your gardens. Thanks for all the tips. 🌻🌺
I love the look of the hyacinth bean seeds ...I've been calling them my Holstein seeds, lol. After planting mine this spring I had so many left over so I gave them to friends ... along with the planting directions for their children to plant. Kids love to grow these beans!
Perfect timing. I have a new patch of purple corn flowers and left to dry. I just noticed some birds eating from the spikey heads and was just wondering if it was time to collect the seeds. I'm new to cornflowers so I really didn't know. Thank you! I've collected for years french marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers, foxglove, black eye Susan's and morning glories. Gardens have many different generation of life. P. Allen Smith you have helped me so much over the years learning to grow, dry and collect my garden. Really great information thank you again!
Love this episode. Do you sell seed at your farm ? Or have class on drying flowers? Can flowers be sprayed with anything to save the color? I love the polish flower.
Excellent video and information. Will you freeze only the seeds that one will use the following year or all of them? Would be nice to have different types of seeds to plant and find out which ones will survive in my area. I live in Roswell, New Mexico. Once again thank you for the video.
I usually remember to label my jars, but I am SO bad to forget to mark my seeds when I plant them into a seed tray! I wish I could break myself from the habit. Maybe help someone...I go buy plastic sheets meant for holding cards or photos, and i put my seed packs in those which go in a binder. Keeps them neat
Tara Bonee you are not alone. I am trying to do better at labeling just need to develop a system so that I get everything done at once and don’t have to go back
@@auyannaplants Thats exactly my issue, I forget to bring a label or get called away and assume I can go back later or will remember what I just planted..lol. Im sure my neighbors would say I spend more time standing in my garden scratching my head and wondering what Ive planted than anything else! Lol
Thanks for this info! My Mom always saved seeds. However, her seed collection was lost after Mom's passing. I would really love if someone would tell me the names of the flowers at the end of this video . Mom had the two red ones and we never knew the names of them. One you called "rat tail" and the other something "Polish Spirit.." I didn 't get their names to buy the seeds. I assume these are on one of your sponsors collections. Thanks Allen again. I love everything in nature and seed saving/planting keeps it growing. Blessings!
Is their a rule of thumb about length of time for drying out the seedheads or just harvest when the seeds feel dry? Is it best to hang the seedheads to dry?
Thank you for the video. I was interested in finding out about cherry seeds.Can you save the seeds from the fruit that you are eating? Will they germinate if you plant them within 2 yrs? Thank you.
Thank you for great advice on seed storing. Do you have to put the Ziploc bags in the freezer or can you just store them in a cool dry place for the winter?
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have dedicated myself to saving seeds this year to start next year’s garden. Both veggie and flower seeds for me! This was very helpful, as I’ve wondered about where to store the seed. I have some in lidded jars and others in ziplock bags. I do have a question, though: Can you store any type of seed in the freezer? We are in south Louisiana and do not have a cellar or basement. If not, which types are ok for the freezer, and which ones would be fine on a shelf in an air conditioned closet? Thank you again, Allen! I have enjoyed all of your programs and your vlogs for many years! 💚🌸🌿
Thank you for watching! All seed should be safe in the freezer. Just try to avoid fluctuation in temps. So sometimes, I'll put mine towards the back, if it's a freezer I open frequently. Also make sure your container is sealed tight. Moisture/humidity in LA will be your enemy. Happy gardening and good luck!
Hi This may be a silly question but I am in Central North Carolina where it is very warm. I don't have a cellar. Should I jar the seeds then put them in the refrigerator or just put them in my garden shed. It will be cool in there eventually just not right now. Thanks as always for your informative videos.
It would probably be ok in the shed just for one season. Long term (years) it may not work. If you go with the fridge, place them in marked zipper seal plastic bags and roll them up to give you more room. And I'd also place it in the back of the refrigerator. Good luck!
Does it matter which seeds you put in the fridge? My winter is 4-5 months long do I take the seeds out of fridge then plant or do I have to wait for them to warm up? Thank you
Hi Allen, I'm curious if you've ever saved seed from lantana? Some years I can't find the color of lantana plants that I want in my planters and would like to save seeds. I understand that all parts of the lantana are poisonous and that saved seed won't necessarily be the same as the parent plant. Are there any varieties that will look the same or do I need to take cuttings from the plants I want to save? I save seeds from lots of different flowers and edibles and most of them I just store in jars in my unheated garage until it's time to plant. Thanks for your helpful tips, I love watching your videos.
So tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be tromping thru my front gardens and kitchen garden bags and baskets in hand. Also picking blooms from plants to dry and perhaps do a fall arrangement for my front porch!🤞🏼. Then when it gets rainy or cold, I will be scanning for carrots to grow. You always inspire!
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Awesomeness! Just at the right time. Thanks for sharing your expertise and encouragement.
I love that you save seeds for yourself, give some to friends and give back to nature...💞
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This is one of my favorite past times, I get to see life come back from something that died and start over every year.
Arthur Munoz yes and it is amazing to see how one little seed can turn into something so beautiful 😍
I bought echinacea plants this year for my new edible/medicinal/herb garden. I took a few heads that had gone by and tried to shake seeds out but they weren't dry yet. So I had them drying and when I saw how you just tugged the seeds out (I was waiting for them to fall out), I paused your video and went to pulling the seeds out - SO MANY seeds and I learned so much about them. I have them in a cute little glass jar waiting to plant (north florida) and thank you for this great video. I need to learn a lot more about saving seeds!
I saved coneflower seeds this year and I have so many so I definitely will be giving some away. Love saving seeds😍
I've collected seeds all my life. I can still remember walking behind my grandpop on his big fruit and vegetable farm in Connecticut. I would take the seeds from his big hand and listen to him tell me what kind of seed I was planting and everything that it would become in a few months... I love the feel of the dirt in my hands and the sun on my face as I work in my gardens.😍🌺. It helps keep me sane... Thank you for sharing your seed saving skills with everyone... It helps save our future generations as they learn about growing things to help feed both their bellies and their souls...😘💚👍💋
It's Oct 2021 right now, and I just watched this fascinating video on saving seeds since that's what I'm doing right now. My table is covered with all types of flower heads waiting for the harvest. Today I learned about the native basket flower you introduced us to, and alas.... now that I know about it's beauty and heritage--- I need to get some seeds for these lovely flowers. Do you sell them at Moss Mt Farm? Your videos are so helpful P Allen Smith. Thank you.
My day will not be complete until I watch one of P. Allen’s videos. 🥰🤗😌
Monticello is definitely on my bucket list. I love saving seeds because it saves money 💴. I have been saving coneflowers, cowpeas and I will be saving zinnia seeds also. Thanks for sharing 😊
I found your channel recently and love the easygoing manner you present everything, I live in Canada zone 4 and cant grow some of the things you have. I have collected seed for years and even tried growing a dogwood from seed . Thanks for all your information. wish you lived up here to help out with what we can grow.
Thanks Allen. Nature IS generous. :) I've saved Cypress vine seed (hummingbird fave) and herb seeds for years (basil, fennel, dill) . I love walking the fields in late summer to collect botanical seeds. My Datura and Moonflower seeds this year didn't come back, though.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I always share your videos on different things to people I know have an interest. Your so knowledgeable about so many things .
Thanks Allen, now that I’m retired I have managed to save seeds, kept my three fern and my porch pots with Mandelvella alive and blooming persently for the second year. All this makes me feel very accomplished. 👍❤️😊
So tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be tromping thru my front gardens and kitchen garden bags and baskets in hand. Also picking blooms from plants to dry and perhaps do a fall arrangement for my front porch!🤞🏼. Then when it gets rainy or cold, I will be scanning for carrots to grow. You always inspire!
I save seeds as well. Also grow them for the birds and squirrels!
My Grandma had a green thumb and she taught me to save seeds. Have done it all my life.
You have so many beautiful plants that I would have a ball collecting seeds from your gardens.
Thanks for all the tips. 🌻🌺
Thank you Pam! 💚
I find very relaxing to sort, package, gift, and organize my seeds..thanks for sharing
Nice to see you back Allen! Your VLOGs Series are very informative. Thank you!
I love the look of the hyacinth bean seeds ...I've been calling them my Holstein seeds, lol. After planting mine this spring I had so many left over so I gave them to friends ... along with the planting directions for their children to plant. Kids love to grow these beans!
Thanks for the video . You made me smile about the mice😀. Love your videos.
Thank you Connie! 💚
Great advice. Thanks for sharing
Love this informative style!
I love to save my seeds. Thanks for the info
Perfect timing. I have a new patch of purple corn flowers and left to dry. I just noticed some birds eating from the spikey heads and was just wondering if it was time to collect the seeds. I'm new to cornflowers so I really didn't know. Thank you! I've collected for years french marigolds, zinnias, sunflowers, foxglove, black eye Susan's and morning glories. Gardens have many different generation of life. P. Allen Smith you have helped me so much over the years learning to grow, dry and collect my garden. Really great information thank you again!
Nan Rushton I love saving seeds from my favorite flowers in the garden plus it saves money 😊
Wonderful video!
I Always enjoy !!😊🌷🌸🌹🌻
Makes my day..!
Another awesome video. I save vegetable seeds every year but have never stored them in the freezer. Great tip. Cheers!
Encouraging tips for new and old gardeners. Keep growing. 🌱
I love saving seeds & I appreciate your tips. Tis the season in the northeast.🌺🍁👍
I enjoyed learning about saving seeds. Thank you!
Hi ! Finally ! Great video . How do you save Mammoth Sunflowers seeds ?
Very helpful video! I love saving seeds.
Love this episode. Do you sell seed at your farm ? Or have class on drying flowers? Can flowers be sprayed with anything to save the color? I love the polish flower.
This was so interesting!! Wow I need some of those seeds!!!
Excellent video and information. Will you freeze only the seeds that one will use the following year or all of them? Would be nice to have different types of seeds to plant and find out which ones will survive in my area. I live in Roswell, New Mexico. Once again thank you for the video.
Thank you!
I usually remember to label my jars, but I am SO bad to forget to mark my seeds when I plant them into a seed tray! I wish I could break myself from the habit. Maybe help someone...I go buy plastic sheets meant for holding cards or photos, and i put my seed packs in those which go in a binder. Keeps them neat
Tara Bonee you are not alone. I am trying to do better at labeling just need to develop a system so that I get everything done at once and don’t have to go back
@@auyannaplants Thats exactly my issue, I forget to bring a label or get called away and assume I can go back later or will remember what I just planted..lol. Im sure my neighbors would say I spend more time standing in my garden scratching my head and wondering what Ive planted than anything else! Lol
Thank you. Very informative!
Thanks! 🌸🌹🌼🌺
Thanks for this info! My Mom always saved seeds. However, her seed collection was lost after Mom's passing. I would really love if someone would tell me the names of the flowers at the end of this video . Mom had the two red ones and we never knew the names of them. One you called "rat tail" and the other something "Polish Spirit.." I didn 't get their names to buy the seeds. I assume these are on one of your sponsors collections. Thanks Allen again. I love everything in nature and seed saving/planting keeps it growing. Blessings!
I'm going to get some rudbeckia maxium, nice video
Very informative and inspiring - Thanks!
Thank you Janice! 💚
Thank you for sharing. How do I save asparagus seeds?
Is their a rule of thumb about length of time for drying out the seedheads or just harvest when the seeds feel dry? Is it best to hang the seedheads to dry?
I love having seeds but must have the patience to germinates them.thanks
Thank you for the video. I was interested in finding out about cherry seeds.Can you save the seeds from the fruit that you are eating? Will they germinate if you plant them within 2 yrs? Thank you.
Thank you Allen. Some people say "Keep in paper envelopes so they dry easier and germination rate becones higher." What do you think?
Thank you for great advice on seed storing. Do you have to put the Ziploc bags in the freezer or can you just store them in a cool dry place for the winter?
Very good video
Thank you so much for doing this video! I have dedicated myself to saving seeds this year to start next year’s garden. Both veggie and flower seeds for me! This was very helpful, as I’ve wondered about where to store the seed. I have some in lidded jars and others in ziplock bags. I do have a question, though: Can you store any type of seed in the freezer? We are in south Louisiana and do not have a cellar or basement. If not, which types are ok for the freezer, and which ones would be fine on a shelf in an air conditioned closet? Thank you again, Allen! I have enjoyed all of your programs and your vlogs for many years! 💚🌸🌿
Thank you for watching! All seed should be safe in the freezer. Just try to avoid fluctuation in temps. So sometimes, I'll put mine towards the back, if it's a freezer I open frequently. Also make sure your container is sealed tight. Moisture/humidity in LA will be your enemy. Happy gardening and good luck!
Nice video
Do you only put the seeds in the ziplock bag in the freezer and not the seeds in the jars? Great video. Thanks.
+nappynew the bags just save room!
How long can you keep the seeds to propagate them later?
What is the best thing to use to put on lawn for grubs? Thx
There are a couple of options for you in this article. I hope it helps! pallensmith.com/tag/japanese-beetles/
Hi This may be a silly question but I am in Central North Carolina where it is very warm. I don't have a cellar. Should I jar the seeds then put them in the refrigerator or just put them in my garden shed. It will be cool in there eventually just not right now. Thanks as always for your informative videos.
It would probably be ok in the shed just for one season. Long term (years) it may not work. If you go with the fridge, place them in marked zipper seal plastic bags and roll them up to give you more room. And I'd also place it in the back of the refrigerator. Good luck!
Does it matter which seeds you put in the fridge? My winter is 4-5 months long do I take the seeds out of fridge then plant or do I have to wait for them to warm up? Thank you
P. Allen Smith I'm looking for an answer to this too. 😊 Love your videos!!!
Great video and very timely. Allen, what is the name of the giant orange marigold that you grow? I would like to look for those seeds. Thanks!
It's called "Garland Orange."
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@@PAllenSmith Thank you!
Please post where to order the giant orange marigold seeds. Thank you.
Amazon has them
Look for "Garland Orange."
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Are there any seeds that shouldn't be frozen?
Hi Allen, I'm curious if you've ever saved seed from lantana? Some years I can't find the color of lantana plants that I want in my planters and would like to save seeds. I understand that all parts of the lantana are poisonous and that saved seed won't necessarily be the same as the parent plant. Are there any varieties that will look the same or do I need to take cuttings from the plants I want to save? I save seeds from lots of different flowers and edibles and most of them I just store in jars in my unheated garage until it's time to plant. Thanks for your helpful tips, I love watching your videos.
Margie Schaecher you’d probably do better with cuttings inside to insure the color.
So the flowers need not mature on the plant?...You said some of the flowers were still green.
No, the flowers matured and have passed. But the plant itself and the base were still green. They need to dry completely.
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How many mice does it take to open a jar? 🐁🐁🐁 Or a freezer? 🐁🐁🐁
Hilarious 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers!
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So tomorrow, weather permitting, I will be tromping thru my front gardens and kitchen garden bags and baskets in hand. Also picking blooms from plants to dry and perhaps do a fall arrangement for my front porch!🤞🏼. Then when it gets rainy or cold, I will be scanning for carrots to grow. You always inspire!
Thanks Allen. This is very informative.
Thank you!