I was first introduced to the act of seed saving back in 2014 when I had the pleasure of attending a seed saving workshop at what was then Hudson Valley Seed Library (they have since changed their name to Hudson Valley Seed Company). It was a beautiful September day, and they were celebrating the opening …
Plant Spotlight: The Saffron Crocus
Fall is a busy time for gardeners, as with the threat of colder weather approaching, we must set about our tasks with a sense of urgency. Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way. A couple of hard frosts have caused me to step into high gear as they are reminders that …
Planting a Piece of History
If I was told that I could only grow one type of vegetable in my garden, I think I would have to choose beans. I'm not sure when my obsession with beans began, but I have been growing them annually in my vegetable garden for the past 13 years. I can't imagine ever leaving them …