Gardening

Why Heirloom Seeds?

March 10, 2009

Excellent flavor. Colorful histories. Funny names. Unusual varieties. Heirloom seeds offer these benefits and more. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider heirloom seeds: Heirlooms are open-pollinated plants with seeds that reproduce true to type year after year – unlike hybrids. Heirloom seeds can be saved for the next growing season – […]

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A Few Seeds I’m Sowing

March 2, 2009

“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap,but by the seeds you plant.” Robert Louis Stevenson From purple beans to candy-striped beets to carrots of all colors, I’ve selected a number of unusual vegetables for my garden this season. Many are heirlooms known for their exquisite taste and striking appearance. Here are just a […]

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