Peg Davis of Snow Spring Farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley finds happiness and purpose in growing and stewarding heirloom tomatoes, including ‘Peg O’ My Heart, which she recently donated to Seed Savers Exchange.
Did you know you can still plant in your garden in June? Odds are good you’ve already transplanted your tomatoes and peppers and harvested lettuce or other greens to serve up fresh for dinner. Yes, your garden has sprung to life, but if you’re interested in more than just weeding and watering, plenty of crops are still ripe for planting in many regions of the United States.
What can you plant in a container? The better question might be, what can’t you? Vegetables, flowers, herbs—almost any plant can thrive in a container as long as it has the proper soil and care. When land space is unavailable, container gardening provides a viable alternative for you to grow your own food and a beautiful garden.
Health, Safety, and Security at Seed Savers Exchange 50th anniversary conference and celebration. The safety and well-being of our speakers, guests, and staff is paramount. Organizers work closely with local officials to ensure the safest possible experience. You’ll notice staff identified with bright blue Seed Savers Exchange shirts on Friday, and red shirts on Saturday, throughout the event grounds. They are there to keep you safe, so don’t hesitate to ask them for help if you need immediate assistance.
We look forward to seeing you at Seed Savers Exchange’s headquarters, Heritage Farm! Get prepared for the 50th anniversary conference and celebration ahead, and read over our “know before you go,” tips for the day.
There’s something deeply rewarding about nurturing a tiny seed into a thriving plant. But when a plant outgrows its container, potting up can seem daunting. Fortunately, with care and a couple of considerations, potting up is easy and will help to keep your plants happy!
Great seeds, great seed stories. Seed Savers Exchange has stewarded both since its founding in 1975. To mark our 50th year, we’ve released a limited-edition heirloom seed collection featuring six of our most-cherished varieties.