A Journal of Gardening

Why We Still Believe in Hand-Packed Seeds In a world that values speed and automation, we still believe some things are worth doing by hand. Every Seed Packet Begins with Trust. When someone orders a … read more

Why Heirloom Seeds Can Be Saved Year After Year One of the most remarkable things about heirloom seeds is that you don't have to buy them every year. For generations, gardeners simply saved seeds from … read more

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

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