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 ...

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 ...

There’s no denying that modern hybridized produce is pretty amazing. With our understanding of genetics, we can breed plants that thrive in difficult climates, create grains that resist disease and ...

Starting plants from seed is a lot of fun, and heirloom vegetables are a great choice to grow in both the garden and containers.

Collard greens at the grocery store tend to be monotonous, making up rows and rows of wide leafy bundles. But in reality, there are dozens of varieties of the staple vegetable. The Jernigan Yellow ...