The word “heirloom” likely conjures an image of the past, and when it comes to growing food, the implication is mostly accurate. But while some try to define heirloom cultivars by age — at least 50 ...

If you haven’t had the chance or pleasure to grow heirloom tomatoes, try it this year. There are slicers, beefsteaks, ...

Heirloom seeds are curated over many generations for their ability to produce plants of characteristic beauty and culinary superiority. The names of some heirloom plants can be just as colorful as the ...

Organic seed breeders like Frank Morton work hard on saving heirloom seeds and improving them year after year. Learn how to save heirloom seeds for next year by choosing the hardiest plants. Some ...

An ‘heirloom mixologist’ says the focus on preserving seeds ignores the possibilities of more vigorous and healthy plants I want to talk about the problematic concept of heirloom seeds. Now, this will ...

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Why is seed saving important? Saving seeds can help gardeners save money, grow better crops and become more self-reliant. Learn how to save heirloom seeds. When you save your own seeds, you are ...