Will Heirloom Seeds Become A Thing Of The Past?
In recent years, heirloom vegetables have jumped in popularity. This spike in popularity has been due to several circumstances, including better flavor that is found with heirlooms, greater availability of seeds and plants, and the importance of organic gardening. What if I were to tell you that heirlooms could be a thing of the past 10 or 15 years down the road?
In a report written by Manjula V. Guru and James E. Horne of The Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Mourning the Increasing Loss of Biodiversity, heirloom and agricultural diversity is becoming less and less prominent. Continue »
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16 Great Websites For Heirloom Tomato Seeds
Sometimes trying to find certain varieties of heirloom tomato seeds is like trying to find that needle in a haystack. There are particular heirloom tomato seeds that are known to be rare, even though the availability has become easier in the last several years due to a surge in popularity. For those tomato lovers that have a difficult time finding their favorite tomato seeds, here is a list of 16 great websites that sale hundreds of different varieties of heirloom tomatoes. You might even find a tomato variety that is new to you, and you’d like to give them a try. Continue »
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