Learn about Growing Heirloom Vegetables


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Spotlights
stack of books Selected Books on Heirloom Vegetables

USDA. National Agricultural Library.

Lists books in the National Agricultural Library about heirloom vegetables, fruit, grains and herbs.
garden fork and pepper Information from University-based Cooperative Extension Staff

Google.com.

A Google search of web sites and publications created by Cooperative Extension agents about heirloom vegetables.
seeds in patchwork pattern Merchants and Purveyors of Heirloom Seeds 2009

The Heirloom Vegetable Gardener's Assistant.

Lists a mix of 25 commercial seed companies, museums and non-profit organizations that sell heirloom vegetable seeds. Links were checked 5/4/12.
'Abraham Lincoln' Tomato Celebrating USDA's 150th [Anniversary] with Tomato 'Abraham Lincoln'

United States Department of Agriculture.

Describes a 1923 tomato variety named for President Lincoln; includes how-to videos on growing the plant from seed to harvest.
Monticello The Vegetable Garden

Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

Provides information about the site, varieties, and techniques used at Monticello, where Jefferon grew 250 varieties of more than 70 species of vegetables. Site lists heirloom seeds available for purchase.
people looking at produce Heirloom Plants & Gardens

iVillage, Inc.

A forum for comments and seed exchange, hosted by a commercial web site about gardening.
Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection

USDA. NAL. Special Collections.

This collection of samples from nursery and seed trade catalogs published since the late 18th century may be used at the National Agricultural Library to research varieties sold in years past.
"The Heirloom Gardener"

Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.

Links to sample issue and subscription information for the quarterly magazine "The Heirloom Gardener."
Seed Savers Exchange

Seed Savers Exchange.

Non-profit organization's source for sharing, buying and learning about heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers.