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In an effort to save a little money, a lot of gardeners save their own seeds.  Sometimes this works, sometimes not.  The trick is to know the difference between “open pollinated” varieties and “hybrids.” 

There’s a popular misconception about hybrids.  A lot of folks think there’s something “unnatural” about them and steer clear, opting instead for more old-fashioned varieties. That’s too bad, because naturally hybridized plants help gardeners grow bigger, better fruits and flowers with less fertilizers and pesticides.  They are the organic gardener’s best friends.  Read the rest of this entry »