Every autumn, we carefully harvest all the seeds from the plants we nurtured during the spring. We collect seeds from most of our plants, including ornamental grasses, decorative plants, flowery plants, fruits, vegetables, and herbs. There is value in the seeds from the plants we grow, especially since it is vital to have your own seeds. When you collect seeds from your garden, you’ll have more for free rather than buying more each year for the same plants. Another reason why you should gather seeds from your garden is because they will be organic. Many commercial seeds are hybrids because they are artificially created by crossing two specific varieties. Not to mention, you might not get as many seeds in each pack as you want. Plants that thrive in your garden have adapted to specific soils, climates, and pests in your area. By saving seeds from the best-performing plants, you can select the qualities that suit your growing conditions, ultimately improving the value of your crops over time. When you save your own seeds, you can share them with others and trade some of yours for other varieties, resulting in an expansive seed collection. Harvesting and storing seeds requires attention and care, but it’s not too difficult. If any of your plants are beginning to produce seeds, it’s essential to start collecting and storing them immediately!