Some gardeners choose to save seeds from their gardens rather than purchase seeds or transplants at the store. While the convenience of shopping could outweigh the act of saving seeds throughout the year, there’s no reason to not do both.

Unfortunately, 90 percent of the crop varieties grown 100 years ago have disappeared. The seed-saving movement has been growing as gardeners realize that many heirloom varieties are in danger of the same fate unless they work together to save and share those seeds. Additionally, saving seed is a great way to garden on a budget.