Swapping seeds for more biodiversity. Sounds logical at first, but also a little boring. Climate change and environmental protection are almost a bit overused terms, and admittedly, they can sometimes get on your nerves. Above all: What can I, as a small hobby gardener, really do on a large scale? More than you think. But because we also know the misery of feeling like you can never do anything right, we simply threw the moral cudgel over the garden fence and looked for a way to have fun while saving our planet. So, in October 2019, our seed circle rotated for the first time. What happened now, in round 3, is something we never would have dreamed of back then.

In connection with seeds, you often hear terms like "seed-stable," "hybrid seed," "treated," and "genetically modified." But what exactly does all this mean? If you're struggling to keep up with all the terminology surrounding seeds, here's a brief overview for you:

Late summer is seed-collecting season. To help you package your seeds properly, we've created a template for making your own seed packets . You can simply download and print it out, and then make your own seed packets in no time.

Have you discovered delicious vegetables in your grandma's garden and are itching to have the same variety in your own? Did you grow the tastiest tomatoes ever in your garden this year and would like to spread them around the world? Or are you simply fed up with buying the same boring seeds year after year for a lot of money? Then we recommend you: simply harvest your own homegrown vegetable seeds and not only secure enough seeds for the coming gardening season, but also protect very special, rare varieties from extinction. How does it work? It's easy! We'll show you how to collect new seeds from your harvest and what you need to keep in mind.

You can still faintly feel the last warm rays of the sun on your skin, but slowly the memories of the beautiful summer are fading, and autumn is approaching. It attacks with wind and rain, making it clear: summer is over. There's already a hint of farewell, a hint of melancholy in the air. The good news, not just for gardening enthusiasts, is: next summer is sure to come! If you want to enjoy your garden flowers next year, too, we have a few practical tips below for harvesting, collecting, and overwintering your own flower seeds!