Many of us know the term 'heirloom' when it comes to fruits and veg, but a lot of us don't know what it means. We explore ...

If you’re planning to request a seed catalog in 2025, now is the time to do it. New seed catalogs get printed between ...

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

Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom varieties, while others are drawn to the disease resistance or increased ...

Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by William Woys Weaver ... and he walks the novice gardener through the basics of planting, growing and seed saving. Sprinkled throughout the gardening advice are ...

Seed catalogs, books and houseplants keep a gardener busy for the winter months. The seed catalogs are beginning to arrive, though not like they used to. More and more companies are doing away with ...

For example, root vegetables such as carrots will not do well in compacted or heavy clay soil. Consider whether you want hybrid or heirloom varieties, or a combination of the two. Hybrid seeds are ...

Stefanec recommends growing unique, easy-to-grow heirloom edibles that are also a powerhouse of nutrition. One of her ...

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