A Journal of Gardening

Why Some Heirloom Varieties Nearly Disappeared Forever Walk through an old seed catalog from a century ago and you'll discover something surprising. Many of the vegetables once grown by American famil … read more

The Stories Hidden Inside Heirloom Seeds Every heirloom seed carries more than the promise of a future harvest. It carries a story. Long before seed catalogs, online stores, and garden centers, famili … read more

Why Heirloom Seeds Taste Better Than Modern Varieties Ask someone who has tasted a truly vine-ripened heirloom tomato and you'll often hear the same response: "It doesn't taste like the tomatoes from … read more

Why Organic Gardens Need Less Water Every gardener knows the feeling. The summer sun is blazing, the soil is drying out, and it seems like you're constantly dragging hoses across the yard trying to ke … read more

Why Earthworms Are Every Gardener's Best Friend If you ask a seasoned gardener how to tell whether soil is healthy, they may not talk about fertilizer, pH levels, or expensive soil tests. Instead, the … read more