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From seasonal gardening tips and resources to the fascinating histories of heirloom seeds, you'll find it here on our Seed Stories blog.
A favorite among gardeners and herbalists, the lovely echinacea is a perennial prairie flower with a long and colorful history. It's loved not only because of its beautiful colors but also its medicinal properties. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of this one-of-a...
Read more: Long-Blooming Echinacea: History, Uses, Therapeutic Properties
Heirloom and open-pollinated corn varieties are beautiful and diverse, and they are the antithesis of GMO and modern hybrids. Read on to learn more!
Read more: Corn Crazy! Five of Our Favorites
What's the secret to unlocking your garden's full potential? Healthy soil starts with adding the right organic material. Read on for more!
Read more: The Dirt on Garden Soil
Thomas Jefferson called snail vine "the most beautiful bean in the world." Read on to explore the fascinating botanical history of this exquisite flower!
Read more: The Twisty History of Snail Vine Flower
Baker Creek goes above and beyond the federal standard when it comes to seed germination testing and offers two-year guarantee on seeds. Read on for more!
Read more: How Does Baker Creek Test Seed Germination?
Watermelons made their way to Japan centuries ago, and since then, the Japanese have made watermelons uniquely their own. Read on for the whole story!
Read more: Form and Flavor: Watermelons in JapanGrow with confidence—shop and sow seeds tested, guaranteed, and grown by selective heirloom gardeners.
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