Heirloom seeds and plants hold a special place in the hearts of gardeners who appreciate not only the unique flavors and appearances of these old varieties, but also their histories and the sense of ...

Want to grow purple carrots this summer? How about blue corn? Heirloom seeds link to our agricultural past and provide a valuable resource for future generations. Learn about these special seeds and ...

Raising plants from seed is an essential gardening skill. It allows you to quickly and cheaply propagate new plants each ...

Heirloom seeds can produce vegetables of all different shapes and sizes Two business owners have encouraged people to "stop growing boring" vegetables and consider heirloom seeds. Lucy Hutchings ...

The seeds of these heirloom, or heritage plants, are conserved at their facility near Ryton. Part seed library, part museum, part botanical garden, the organisation distributes seeds to members ...

Imagine changing the way you cook with heirloom organic seeds! These special seeds can boost flavors and help the planet. They come from plants ...

Two scientists who helped create an international seed vault received the World Food Prize last week in Des Moines, spotlighting the importance of seed banks, including one in northeast Iowa. The Seed ...

Two scientists who helped establish an international seed vault received the World Food Prize Thursday night in Des Moines, ...

Heritage apples, sometimes called heirloom apples, used to be a staple of American orchards. During the early colonization of North America, European settlers brought apple seeds and grafted trees ...