My wife and I initially relocated to be closer to family and because we wanted a yard where our kids could play. But as we acclimated to the greenery of the Piedmont, our appetites grew. We wanted ...

Kanmara is a Hydrangea macrophylla (big leaf hydrangea). It produces large mophead blooms in pink or white. It is not hardy ...

Join the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners in McHenry County for a presentation by Bob Zeni “The Chicago ...

Gold Shaw Farm explains why heirloom seeds are vital for sustainability and success on the farm.

They have fewer seeds, making them ideal for making sauces and pastes. When cooked, Roma tomatoes retain their rich flavour. Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, meaning they are created naturally ...

Heirloom tomatoes are colorful, flavorful treasures whose seeds are passed down from generation to generation. Popular varieties such as Cherokee Purple and Mortgage Lifter will be available ...

Tomatoes with thinner skins, like heirloom varieties, are more susceptible to splitting compared to thicker-skinned types. Preventing splits involves consistent watering practices, mulching to ...

The following varieties are great tomatoes to plant out in June. A stunning deep purple heirloom, ‘Cherokee Purple’ is one ... ‘San Marzano’ fruits have few seeds and are larger than many other plum ...

Heirloom tomatoes are enjoying a quiet revival among gardeners and homesteaders who crave flavor, variety, and a deeper connection to gardening traditions, ...

a tomato grandma also passes along heirlooms via seeds. When they do, their younger generations are called “heirloom tomatoes.” While many tomatoes rolling in the grocery carts have been ...