Read the seed packet or catalog and make sure what you buy is labeled open-pollinated or heirloom, not hybrid. My grandfather grew what we now call heirloom tomatoes: time-tested varieties that breed ...

I first became intrigued with saving seeds after grafting and growing rare apples. These very old varieties were amazingly delicious -- yet were in danger of disappearing. Likewise, I found that many ...

Learn how to save seeds from tomatoes to revive heirloom varieties by saving heirloom tomato seeds and safeguard against future food uncertainty. Midsummer is here, and, for most gardeners, this means ...

January is a good month for hibernating while browsing newly-arrived seed catalogs. As you flip through the pages, warm thoughts of sunny summer days and fresh, ripe tomatoes come to mind. In Minot, ...

Starting a garden can be one of the most rewarding experiences for both novice and intermediate gardeners alike.

Seed saving can be as easy or elaborate as you want to make it. By saving your own seed you can cut costs, preserve that special variety you love. You can also maintain the seed quality and adaptation ...

“Growing is a conversation with the land. Growing vegetables and grains that are passed down is a conversation between the past and the present.” Subscribe Now to Keep Reading We count on our readers ...

Last summer I grew three varieties of corn in my tiny garden. I knew from the start that my harvest, if any, would be meager. The plants would be hindered by poor soils, assertive pigeons, and, worst ...

Background: As a child, Cindy Barlowe’s maternal grandmother trained her to be a garden helper and shared family stories, traditions and wisdom while they worked. Shortly before retiring from her high ...

“Growing is a conversation with the land. Growing vegetables and grains that are passed down is a conversation between the past and the present.” That's Chris Wilkins, founder of Root Baking Co. in ...

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 ...