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How to Choose the Best Heirloom Garden Seeds for Your Garden This Year

Colorful heirloom garden seeds produce—ripe peppers, eggplant, and leafy greens showcased in a bright outdoor harvest scene.

Planning your heirloom garden is one of the most enjoyable parts of the growing season. Whether you’re planting for your family’s table, canning for the pantry, or growing flowers that brighten the yard, choosing your seeds thoughtfully will help ensure a successful and rewarding harvest, plus, it’s arguably the most fun part of the season(besides harvest time, of course!). The right heirloom garden seeds are those that fit your family’s tastes, your soil type, your sunlight conditions, and your growing region. Here’s how to decide what to plant this year—and how to plan it all in a way that anyone can manage.

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Windowsill Gardening: What You Can Successfully Grow From Seed Anywhere, All Year

Windowsill gardening – young plants growing in a black planter box placed on a bright indoor windowsill.

Windowsill gardening proves that even the smallest spaces can produce abundance. A sunny window can become your kitchen garden, salad bar, and herb shelf all in one. With the right light, small containers, and a little daily care, you can grow tender greens, snipping herbs, crunchy roots, and even a few compact fruiting plants—no backyard or greenhouse required. The joy of watching seedlings sprout beside your morning coffee is a reminder that fresh, flavorful food can start right on your windowsill.

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Gardening in Cold Climates: Top Tips for Growing Heirloom Vegetables and Fruits in Cold Climates

Gardening in Cold Climates: Top Tips for Growing Heirloom Vegetables and Fruits in Cold Climates

If you live in an area where you have a chance of frost pretty much year round, or a short frost-free season, this article is for you! Come along with us, and learn how you can be successful in growing your own food, even in such a climate. 

Gardening in cold climates, where frost threatens nearly year-round can be a daunting task. However, with the right techniques, plants, and protective methods, you can still create a productive, thriving garden. Cold-hardy heirloom vegetables and fruits are an excellent choice for such areas. They are naturally adapted to withstand colder temperatures and, with a bit of help, can produce healthy, delicious harvests even in challenging climates.

In this article, we’ll dive into how you can grow a cold-hardy garden, selecting the best heirloom varieties for short or frost-prone growing seasons, and implementing techniques like greenhouses, cold frames, row covers, and plant blankets to safeguard your crops.

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From Patio to Harvest: Heirloom Seeds That Love Grow Bags

Some Heirloom Plants do well in containers / grow bags.

Growing vegetables in grow bags is one of the easiest ways to start a productive home garden—even if you’re short on space. Whether you’re planting on a patio, balcony, or small backyard, many heirloom varieties thrive in grow bags or containers when given the right soil, care, and bag size. Below is a detailed list of vegetables that grow well in grow bags, along with the recommended size and top-performing heirloom varieties for each.

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Top 11 Companion Planting Combinations to Boost Vegetable Yields

Fresh-picked tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, and cucumbers grown using companion planting to boost vegetable yields naturally.
Using companion planting to support healthier growth and higher yields—no chemicals required.

Companion planting is a traditional gardening method that pairs certain vegetables, herbs, and flowers together to create natural benefits—such as pest control, improved growth, and better use of space. Whether rooted in time-tested gardening wisdom or supported by modern research, these combinations can help boost vegetable yields without relying on synthetic inputs.

For heirloom and open-pollinated gardens, companion planting is especially valuable. It encourages natural balance, reduces plant stress, and makes the most of every square foot in your garden beds. Below are some of the most effective companion planting combinations you can try this season, along with practical tips for each pair.

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