Heirloom vegetables are cultivars that have been around for generations, sometimes centuries. True heirlooms date back to before hybrid seeds were introduced, prior to 1951, but many have been around ...

Heirloom seeds and plants hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners who appreciate not only the unique flavors and appearances of these old varieties, but also their histories and the sense of ...

HAVE you heard of Storage Tomatoes you can keep for months and eat fresh over the Winter? Or black carrots, purple cauliflower and pink celery?  The world of gardening is expanding ...

In a growing movement, everyday individuals are saving and swapping seeds, an effort that can help boost biodiversity and ...

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 ...

Karlin, 54, is a fan of heirloom produce — fruits and vegetables grown from non-hybridized seeds that have been carefully conserved and passed down within families for generations. Seeds that ...

Heirloom seeds can grow flowers, vegetables or herbs that add striking color to your patio or outdoor balcony vertical garden. Before you visit the nursery or buy seeds online, learn about the ...

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 ...

Their sheer variety of flavors, textures and colors offer something different from the predictability of mass-market options.

Saving seed is easy and you will always have a supply of your favorite flower and vegetable varieties ... To avoid this, choose heirloom varieties. Heirlooms will produce offspring that are identical ...