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<div id='article-page'><div id='article-content' data-media-url='//news-app-staging.s3.amazonaws.com' data-base-url='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com' data-sound-name='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/5694/A20.wav' data-capture-url='//staging.analytics.lingraphica.com/events/capture_news' data-article-title='Saving Seeds for Next Years Flower Garden' data-article-id='6265'><script src='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/javascripts/getscripts.js'></script><link rel='stylesheet' href='//news-app-staging.herokuapp.com/stylesheets/article.css' type='text/css' /><div class='article'><p><span data-start-time='0' data-end-time='10729'>Just like vegetable seeds, you can save flower seeds from your garden this year to plant the following.</span> <span data-start-time='10729' data-end-time='16583'>Jessica Damiano writes about gardening for the Associated Press. </span> <span data-start-time='16583' data-end-time='23354'>She shares some tips for saving your flower seeds for next year.</span> <span data-start-time='23354' data-end-time='37333'>If you want the same kind of flower or plant for next year’s garden, collect only the seeds from plants labeled as “heirloom” or “heritage.” </span> <span data-start-time='37333' data-end-time='43333'>These kinds of plants will grow just like their parent plant.</span> <span data-start-time='43333' data-end-time='56042'>Hybrid seeds with a mixture of two different parents will produce new plants, but they will only look like one of the parents. </span> <span data-start-time='56042' data-end-time='62479'>Therefore, you are taking a risk with planting hybrid seeds.</span> <span data-start-time='62479' data-end-time='70833'>Even if you expect plants to be the same as their parents, there are no guarantees. </span> <span data-start-time='70833' data-end-time='80458'>Wind or insects could bring pollen from one plant to another and accidentally create a hybrid.</span> <span data-start-time='80458' data-end-time='89125'>You can avoid this by planting only the plant from which you plan to collect seeds.</span> <span data-start-time='89125' data-end-time='94354'>But if you like surprises, start experimenting! </span> <span data-start-time='94354' data-end-time='100292'>You could create a lovely new plant or flower!</span> <span data-start-time='100292' data-end-time='106042'>Just like everything else in gardening, timing is important. </span> <span data-start-time='106042' data-end-time='110208'>Collect seeds on a dry, sunny day. </span> <span data-start-time='110208' data-end-time='121333'>Let the seeds grow and dry on the plant or else they might not develop later on, but do not wait too long.</span> <span data-start-time='121333' data-end-time='128688'>After harvesting the seeds, remove the non-seed material like petals. </span> <span data-start-time='128688' data-end-time='137292'>Spread the seeds on something like an old newspaper and let them dry for one week.</span> <span data-start-time='137292' data-end-time='144896'>You can place the seeds in folded paper or a glass container that can be sealed. </span> <span data-start-time='144896' data-end-time='148313'>Then store them in a cool dry area. </span> <span data-start-time='148313' data-end-time='157125'>Make sure to mark your paper or container so you do not forget in the spring what they are.</span> <span data-start-time='157125' data-end-time='163125'>When stored with care, seeds are good for several years. </span> <span data-start-time='163125' data-end-time='170417'>But you should plant the harvested seeds the following year for best results.</span> <span data-start-time='170417' data-end-time='178500'>Also, be sure to leave some seeds outside to feed birds over the winter. </span> <span data-start-time='178500' data-end-time='184500'>They will help you in the spring by providing insect control in your garden.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button 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