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close up of a soybean plant in the field.

Bean Counter

One farmer thought he’d found a legal loophole to a prohibition on replanting patented seeds. Monsanto begged to differ. ... More

Seed Sources We Love

Sure, you could wait until spring and buy plants, but few things are more satisfying than growing plants from seed. Check out our favorite seed sites. ... More

Following the Sun

At this time of year, sunflowers are at their most glorious, crowning gardens with colors ranging from pale yellow to red, bronze, burgundy, chestnut, mahogany, and white. Sunflower growers now have some 2,000 varieties to choose from, from the tallest to the newer dwarf varieties such as Sunspot and Teddy Bear that grow approximately 12 to 18 inches. ... More