Let's face it, whether it's hollyhocks or hot peppers, none of us can resist stashing away a few pods full of ripe seeds from the plants we’re particularly fond of. We never trust them to return on their own, no matter how many years it’s been since they disappointed us. If you’re a seed saver, you have a wonderful gift opportunity. Share your stash with gardening buddies. How many times have your friends admired your garden or wished they could grow plants like you? By making up your own seed packets and giving them as holiday gifts or cards, you'll be giving them one of your best gardening secrets..

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