heirloom seeds Archives - Appalachian History

June 3, 2022 Gardening

Modern Hybrids Address Garden Challenges in Appalachia

The Appalachian region is one of the most diverse in the United States, stretching from southern New York to northern Mississippi and Alabama. The climate and soil types vary greatly across this area, making it a challenge to garden successfully here.

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historic seed catalog collage

January 8, 2018 Farmers/farming / Seed saving

It’s seed month!

The snow’s been collecting on the garden and the blooming season seems very far away. Of course the seed catalogs have started trickling in already.

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closeup of heirloom beans seeds

July 1, 2013 Kentucky / Seed saving

Book Review: ‘Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste: Heirloom Seed Savers in Appalachia’

“Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste” brings bookworms into the lives of the folks who save heritage vegetable & fruit seeds.

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