In the garden with Leon: Why and how to save seeds!

A beautiful heirloom tomato that's ready to be used for saving seeds.

August is NH Eats Local month here in New Hampshire, a time to celebrate all things local food in the Granite State! While there are so many important benefits to supporting our local and regional farmers and producers this month (and all year long!), there’s also great benefit to growing our own food and nurturing a community of gardeners.

It doesn’t get much more local than what’s growing in our own backyards! As summer winds down, it’s a good time to not only enjoy what’s growing here and now, but to think about next year’s growing season.

That’s why we’ve added a new three-part short video series to our Gardening How-To Playlist exploring why and how to save seeds from our own garden.

Join Professor Leon Malan in our latest bite-sized videos guiding you through the art of saving seeds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these videos will help us cherish our harvest, grow our green thumbs, and prepare for next year's growing season.


Part 1: Why Save Seeds and Best Practices


Part 2: How to Save Tomato Seeds


Part 3: how to save cucumber seeds