How to Collect Seeds for a Vibrant Garden

Learn how to collect and store seeds for a thriving garden. Expert tips from Dr. Ana Attlee on harvesting and planting.

October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — A simple guide to collecting seeds can help expand your garden and support wildlife. With the right timing and technique, you can gather seeds from late summer through autumn to enjoy vibrant blooms in the future.

Conservation scientist Dr. Ana Attlee, co-founder of Seedball, explains that many common flowers such as cosmos, poppies, and sunflowers produce easy-to-harvest seeds. She recommends waiting until the flower heads have faded and turned brown before collecting them.

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Choose a dry day to gather seeds, placing them in paper bags or envelopes to dry completely before storage. Dr. Attlee suggests using ice cube trays for poppies and storing seeds in cool, dry places to prevent mold. Leaving some seed heads in the garden can also benefit local wildlife by providing food and shelter.

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