The word “heirloom” likely conjures an image of the past, and when it comes to growing food, the implication is mostly accurate. But while some try to define heirloom cultivars by age — at least 50 ...

TUCSON — Hundreds of heirloom seed packets moved from one hand to another under the shade of mesquite trees on Saturday morning at Mission Garden, a 4-acre living agricultural museum at the feet of ...

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Beginning Tuesday, Cherokee Nation will begin taking applications for a limited supply of heirloom seeds. The project allows tribal citizens interested in growing traditional ...

Heirloom seeds are curated over many generations for their ability to produce plants of characteristic beauty and culinary superiority. The names of some heirloom plants can be just as colorful as the ...

The NASA-led investigation intends to inspire Native American youth to pursue STEM careers, while also preserving heirloom ...

You type “organic heirloom seeds” and a thousand promises bloom on your screen—old-world flavours, sustainable growing, ...

I maintain that buying seeds is truly the best kind of shopping—seeds are relatively affordable and are literally bursting with potential. Quite frankly, I think seeds are a miracle; you get a small ...

When you select seeds for your garden, you have many varieties to choose from. Some are F1 hybrids; others are open-pollinated or heirloom. Though it might seem that a seed is just a seed, there are ...

Before you discard your Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds for planting or eating next year! It's easy and totally worth it.

I first became intrigued with saving seeds after grafting and growing rare apples. These very old varieties were amazingly delicious -- yet were in danger of disappearing. Likewise, I found that many ...