When you save seed, you become a plant breeder. You choose which characteristics to perpetuate. You select for characteristics that are important to you, for plants that best suit your preferences, growing conditions, and region. After you have saved seed of a variety for a few years, you'll have a variety that is somewhat different from anyone else's, and usually better adapted to your growing conditions. Deepen your relationship with plants and gardening.
Gardeners care about their direct relationship with soil, plants, and food.
To grow plants from seed bought from others is one level of relationship. To save seed to grow new plants goes to a deeper level. Saving seeds of squash and pumpkin is unusually easy. The flowers are big, dramatic, and easy to handle. Hand pollination is fast and simple.