Archive | August, 2009

Are GMO foods dangerous? One group’s views…

By on August 29, 2009 in Gardening Tips and Tricks, Heirloom Garden Seeds, Safe Food

Hello all! We’ve been busy with the new catalog and inventory. The catalog goes to the designer this week to be professionally designed,  so we can incorporate all of our changes and additions for the 2010 seed season. I think that you will like this design! We have some pretty neat new offerings in the works for [...]

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Home Seed Saving and Storage

By on August 5, 2009 in Gardening Tips and Tricks, Growing Your Own Food, Heirloom Garden Seeds, Saving Seeds

Many people are attracted to heirloom seeds and gardening for the variety and flavor. Once they realize that heirlooms are open pollinated seeds that can be saved and replanted year after year, they often ask how to start saving their own seeds. This is not hard, but there are some basics to understand first. With [...]

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Cilantro Freezer Pickles

By on August 5, 2009 in Gardening With Heirlooms, Growing Your Own Food, Recipes and Cooking, Recipes We Love

This is a recipe that Cindy has used for several years and is always finished at picnics. A lot of people ask for the recipe, as the flavor is outstanding! By freezing instead of boiling the brine a lot of unique flavors come out, as well as the fresh cilantro. It is very easy to [...]

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