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Heirloom Flowers

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Bee
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I know, I know, I’m hipped on the subject of heirloom vegetables and fruits. I’m the same way about heirloom flowers. Part of it’s my fascination with history, but it’s also because heirloom flowers have so much to offer. What … Continue reading →

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There’s Hybrids and Then There’s Hybrids

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Bee
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I’m sure I’ve mentioned my fondness for heirloom vegetables once or twice (!!) in these pages, but I really haven’t ever explained just why it’s such a big deal to avoid hybrids. Here’s the deal: A hybrid results from a … Continue reading →

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What’s at Stake?

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Bee
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If Hamlet had been a gardener, his question would have been “to stake or not to stake?” As with so many gardening questions, there’s no one right answer. Your decision will vary according to the variety you grow, summer wind … Continue reading →

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