Seeds

How A Child’s Passion Grew Into Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

by Fran Sorin – Posted in: Garden Design, Seeds March 19, 2013

I’ve been following the growth of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog for years. When ordering from them this year, I read about Jere Gettle, the founder, and in a split second knew that I wanted to interview him. He’s an innovator and visionary in the world of gardening. Fran Sorin 1. You planted your first[...]

42 Top Seeds for 2013 ~From Some Favorite Gardeners and Seed Sources

by Fran Sorin – Posted in: Seeds, Sustainable Gardening February 2, 2013

I’m a seed-aholic. No matter how hard I try to control myself, each winter I can’t resist experimenting with new introductions. Oh yes, and I must have another variety of amaranths, nicotianas…or whatever. I convince myself that it’s inexpensive ~ after all, another $2.75 spent on what will surely be dozens of beautiful flowers …and[...]