Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A hand planting seeds in the garden - Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images Growing plants from seed can be hugely satisfying. It's also a ...

From seed catalogs and roadside stands to menus, we often see the phrase “heirloom tomato.” Let’s look at what the term heirloom means, and the differences between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes.

When you select seeds for your garden, you have many varieties to choose from. Some are F1 hybrids; others are open-pollinated or heirloom. Though it might seem that a seed is just a seed, there are ...

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 ...

Temperatures are dropping, the holidays are over, and gardeners are starting to look towards the next growing season with excitement. Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom tomato ...

Most home gardeners believe that a seed taken from one of their plants will grow into the same type of plant. However, with the increasing prevalence of hybrid plants, this isn’t always the case. So, ...

From tomatoes to green peppers and anything else in between, heirloom produce gives you health, unique foods throughout the year. Here are some of the many benefits of heirloom produce.