Recipe: Chard Tart with Saffron and Fennel Seeds

Chard Tart with Saffron and Fennel Seeds, submitted by Deborah Madison, chef, Seed Savers Exchange advisor, and author; recipe from The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone

six-pack of tiny, green tomato seedlings, with two white labels on the left side

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Indoor Seed Starting 101

There are many compelling reasons to start seeds indoors, but a few sprout to the top. It’s a great way to grow long-season crops in cool climates. It creates an opportunity to harvest fruits earlier. And did we mention it’s fun?

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Companion Planting for a Healthier, Happier Garden

Strategic planning is part of any good garden design, and companion planting is one of the best strategies to help gardeners do more with any space, no matter how big or how small.

A group of many different plants growing together, with several plant labels

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Create a Small-Space Garden Like (Our) Pro

In 2017, we visited with Lou Ann Hall—gardener extraordinaire and Former Seed Savers Exchange retail seed program manager—to learn more about the lush and inviting small-space garden (100 square feet, give or take) she created that spring on the sprawling grounds of Heritage Farm in Decorah. Read on and learn how you too can make the most of even the smallest garden spot.

A garden made up of large wooden barrels with many plants growing out of them

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Drought Strategies for Vegetable Gardening

Many homeowners, especially in arid climates, use more than half their household’s water on landscaping, so the biggest water savings can be made here. Here are some ways to cut down on water use in the garden.