The Magic of a Seed!

I like to see the world with a hefty dose of awe and wonder, so when I look at a seed, I think about the magic that has to happen for a single seed to sprout. It's not really magic. But, doesn't it feel that way. Think with me for a moment about these three amazing things about seeds. Baby Plants Have you ever thought about what is inside those seeds that you plant in your garden every year. There's a baby plant in there. You can soak a seed, and if it is big enough, dissect it and actually see it tucked inside there. I do it every year with my Botany classes. (Botany in an Hour Tip: Dried pinto beans work great for seed dissection. Viability Seeds can last an amazingly long time. We have all found that neglected seed packet that is who knows how old, planted the seeds doubtfully without expectation, and more often than not, many of them will still sprout.