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Save seeds directly from plants or those you don't use from a seed packet.  

Seeds in fact do not have an "expiration date", rather it is a sell-by-day, just like food.

Flowers can help vegetables grow.  Nasturtiums are tasty flowers you can eat (edible). They're also great for dealing with garden pests.

Please be aware that some flowering plants should not be eaten by humans, pets or livestock. These include Morning Glory, Foxglove, and the Sweet pea flower plant (not the pea producing plant!).

For seeds, the process of sprouting and beginning plant growth.

Try these twelve tips!

Most winter squash have tough, hard skins. It is easier to cook them with the skin on.

Kids Can Help Roast Squash Seeds:

❁ Rinse seeds in a colander under hot water.

❁ Separate seeds from stringy fibers.

❁ Find roasting directions on front page.

Steamed: Bring liquid to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grain. Cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tender. Drain extra liquid if needed.