Tagged: heirlooms
National Heirloom Expo returns to Santa Rosa
Expect to see all kinds of vegetables at the National Heirloom Expo. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) This must-see event offers latest trends in old-fashioned food It’s the world’s fair of good, clean food. The National...
Gardeners’ successes in a ‘bad’ tomato year
My best-looking tomatoes were harvested in late July and early August. The large one in the front is an Orange Oxheart; all the other yellows are from my prolific Lemon Boy plant. And yes,...
Zoom into seed saving with free class
Found a new favorite heirloom tomato? Learn how to save seeds from it and other summer vegetables in a free class Saturday. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) An easy way to save money while vegetable gardening:...
Plant like a president
Seeds for this blacked-eyed Susan plant can be purchased online from Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate. (Courtesy Monticello) Founding fathers knew their flowers, still inspire gardeners Our founding fathers were gardeners. Beautifying our outdoor surroundings...
Garden trend for 2019: Get real, says Burpee chairman
George Ball, chairman of Burpee Seeds, says authenticity is the trend in gardening. (Photo: Dean Fosdick of Associated Press, courtesy Burpee) Relevance appeals to millennials as well as boomers – as does fun Burpee Seeds’...