Ask a Master Gardener: How to keep zinnias returning every year

Ask a Master Gardener: How to keep zinnias returning every year

Q: I’d like to try saving seeds from my zinnias to plant next year. I’ve stored seeds from milkweed but not from vegetables or garden flowers. How should I harvest them? Where should I store them? Do they need to be cold for a while in order to germinate, like milkweed seeds? Will they be the same color when they flower as they are this year? A: Zinnias are a great choice for seed saving, especially if you are up for some surprises and not too …