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By (Mother Earth Living): Learn more about trustworthy gardener supply companies dedicated to great service, education and ethical products…
One of the reasons many of us grow our own food is so we know it’s grown healthfully and according to our values, and that begins with seeds. The following companies are a few (but not all) of the conscientious seed companies you can buy from they all guarantee reliable seeds and a dedication to sustainable agriculture and educational outreach. In addition, they’re committed to thoughtful customer service, environmental stewardship and employee welfare.
Events
Piedmont Master Gardeners Lecture Series- Better Backyard Tomatoes
When
7:00pm - 8:15pm
Everyone loves a vine-ripened, home-grown tomato. Ira Wallace, owner of the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in Louisa County, will offer tips on trellising, pruning, mulching, watering, preventing disease, controlling pests and amending your soil to maximize tomato production. Learn about hybrids vs. heirlooms, determinate vs. indeterminate and other factors to consider in selecting the right varieties for your garden and your table. An organizer of the Heritage Harvest Festival at Monticello, Wallace coordinates outreach and education for the Southern Exposure cooperative, which helps people keep control of their food supply through seed saving and sustainable gardening.
The Examiner
This time of year when days are filled with gray, it’s the perfect time to plan colorful gardens. At our house, seed catalogs have begun arriving with pages bursting with fruits and flowers of all colors.
Today, organically grown fruits and vegetables are becoming more easily accessible and people are exploring growing vegetables. Gardeners are also discovering the joys of heirloom gardening. No, it isn’t hanging your grandmother’s lace around the garden, but it is planting tomato plants with the same seed type she would have used 50 years ago.
There are several reasons people believe in collecting and planting seeds from vegetables and flowers. Especially now with genetically altered foods, protecting genetically diverse plants, especially food plants, has become an important issue. If you have ever tasted an heirloom tomato, the debate is over. You will not need to know any more information. The rich, juicy flavor of an heirloom vegetable just cannot be beat.