Heirloom seeds can produce vegetables of all different shapes and sizes Two business owners have encouraged people to "stop growing boring" vegetables and consider heirloom seeds. Lucy Hutchings ...

Heirloom vegetables are cultivars that have been around for generations, sometimes centuries. True heirlooms date back to ...

A British soldier fighting in France is given seeds as a memento ... of curious-sounding vegetables that have been grown locally for centuries. The seeds of these heirloom, or heritage plants ...

Collard greens are a nutritious vegetable with a rich cultural heritage in the U.S. Now, scientists and enthusiasts are ...

Have you already found the best vegetable seed companies? MOTHER EARTH NEWS readers have rated their favorite garden seed sources based on value, performance, ethics and fun. By the time you poke ...

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 ...

Grant Anderson of Better Fresh Farms operates five hydroponic container farms growing leafy greens. Get his top ...

Learn how to start seeds indoors to save money and prepare for spring planting with these practical gardening tips.