The Complete Idiot's Guide to Seed Saving And Starting

About this book

Mouthwatering heirlooms exciting hybrids sensational herbs colorful flowersyou dream of a garden overflowing with vibrant healthy plants. Turn your dream garden into reality with seeds you save and start yourself! With easy ideas on harvesting storing sowing and nurturing your seeds into flourishing plants this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to success. In it you get: A look at seed and plant anatomy and how pollination works. Simple suggestions for identifying seeds to save and for gathering and prepping seeds for next years garden. Guidance on germinating seeds indoors or out using scarification or stratification. Tips for transplanting thinning hardening off and protecting seedlings from weather pests and disease. Easy ideas for cross-breeding plants and creating hybrids suited to your garden and climate. A comprehensive directory of botanical names and harvesting germination and sowing data for hundreds of plants. The Complete Idiots Guide To Seed Saving And Starting is an essential resource to reap richer results with plants grown from your own seeds!