Preserving heirloom seeds is an excellent way to celebrate family traditions. It also helps you trim your annual gardening budget while keeping around unique varieties of plants. Here are step-by-step instructions on storing and saving heirloom seeds properly.
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What You Should Know About Fish Peppers
Heirloom varieties have rich histories. Fish peppers were well-loved long before Old Bay became a Maryland staple. The history of the fish pepper goes back to the 1800s when African-African communities used lime, burnt orange, and flame-red peppers with green… Read More
The Advantages of Eating Local Produce
These days, it seems like everyone is interested in finding good ways to decrease their negative environmental impact and with good reason. It’s clear that human communities often have a negative overall effect on the natural world, and any action… Read More
6 Ways to Enjoy Cherry Tomatoes
There is no denying that cherry tomatoes are finally in season and you can finally begin enjoying a wide array of dishes using them. The reality is, there are so many different uses for cherry tomatoes. Here are just a… Read More
The Unique Benefits of Rainbow Carrots
Did you know that carrots come in more than one color? The orange carrots that we know and love are chock full of good nutrients. But so are the red ones and yellow ones! Check out the unique benefits of… Read More
Why Restaurants Benefit from Using Local Produce
If you own a restaurant, you may ponder how far your produce has to travel before it reaches your business. Ideally, you want your produce to travel as little as possible when getting from your distributor to your business, and… Read More
Fun Facts About Fish Peppers
“Fish pepper” may not sound like the type of veggie you’d usually jump at the chance of tasting, but hold those opinions till you learn the history of this awesome little capsicum conveyor. We know you’re probably going through the… Read More
Identifying the Freshness of Specific Vegetables
It’s widely accepted that vegetables are most enjoyable at the peak of their freshness. Offering vegetables to consumers when the veggies are fresh will encourage more purchases and bring more revenue to your business. The problem is that it can… Read More
Dangers of Old Vegetables
Did you purchase vegetables a while back and forget you had them in storage? Maybe you’re wondering why some of your vegetables have unsightly black spots on them. Whatever your situation is, you never want to have old vegetables sitting… Read More
Signs That You’re Purchasing the Right Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a popular vegetable among many consumers. These vegetables are great to eat on their own, and they also complement many dishes very well. Not all potatoes are the same, however. There are certain signs that will tell… Read More