#heirloom-varieties
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What techniques work best for saving dahlia seeds?
As someone who's passionate about heirloom varieties, I'm very interested in saving seeds from my dahlias this year. I've experimented with seed savin...
How do I choose the right nursery for specific herbs and vegetables?
I'm super passionate about growing my own herbs and veggies, and I’m wondering how to choose the right nursery for finding specific varieties. Living ...
How can I enhance the growth of my rare vegetables through companion planting?
I'm currently cultivating a diverse range of rare vegetables in my garden, including some unique heirloom varieties. My garden is located in a tempera...
What should I do about my basil plant's flowering and how does it affect the flavor?
I adore basil for its aromatic qualities, but I recently noticed that one of my plants has started flowering. I've read mixed opinions about whether t...
What are the best heirloom varieties to grow in a small urban garden?
My experience with heirloom varieties has been a labor of love on my farm in Vermont, and now that I'm transitioning to urban gardening, I want to bri...
How do I choose heirloom varieties suitable for my local climate?
Living in a region with varying temperatures and conditions, I've found that selecting the right heirloom varieties can be quite challenging. My garde...
What's the best way to manually remove hornworms from my plants?
I've found a couple of tomato hornworms on my plants already, and while I know removing them by hand is an option, I'm not exactly thrilled about the ...
Can garden gloves help with pest management during planting?
Hi all! I’m James, and I’m really passionate about pest management in my vegetable garden. This year, I’m planting a bunch of new heirloom varieties, ...
What are the best heirloom varieties for biodiversity in my garden?
As a retired biology teacher with a passion for biodiversity, I'm keen on creating a balanced ecosystem in my garden. I've been planting various heirl...
How does soil temperature influence root rot in heirloom varieties?
As I dive deeper into the intricacies of my heirloom garden, I've begun to wonder about the role soil temperature plays in root rot. My garden is situ...
Can I save seeds from hybrid vegetables for next season?
I’ve been growing some hybrid varieties in my garden, including tomatoes and peppers, and I'm curious if I can save their seeds for next year. I've re...
Should I be worried about Japanese beetles in my seed-saving efforts?
I’m passionate about seed saving and have been cultivating a diverse range of heirloom varieties for many years now. Recently, I've been concerned abo...