A Journal of Heirloom Gardening

Comfrey is a perennial herb that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine practices. The plant has a long history of use in treating a variety of ailments, including inflammation, pain, and …

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Chamomile is a herb that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is a member of the daisy family and is native to Europe and Western Asia. The flowers of chamomile contain flavono …

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Most people know that heirloom vegetables, a.k.a heritage vegetables, are plants that have been passed down from generation to generation without any human intervention or modification. But hybrid veg …

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(Pictured above our 80 sq. kitchen garden lettuce bed) which includes, Marvel of 4 Seasons, Bibb, Black Seeded Simpson, Cimmaron, Salad Bowl Red and Green Varieties. Out of all of the crops we gr …

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If you were to ask my husband what is one of his most valuable plants on our small heirloom farm the answer probably would surprise you! What if I said Borage. Yep that's right, Borage.But what is Bor …

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Most everyone loves onions, I know my 3 guys sure do! Saving onion seeds is really a simple and enjoyable task especially when it's bunching onions which overwinter in our area and produce year after …

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