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Check Out This Library

WesternGardener, contributor | November 23rd, 20112 comments

The Hudson Valley Seed Library is a small, independent seed company that offers nearly 200 varieties of regionally-adapted vegetable, herb and flower seeds. These seeds perform especially well for those who struggle with short-season gardens.

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Trumpeting the Virtue of Vertical Vegetables

WesternGardener, contributor | September 17th, 2010

Growing up is a great way to get more out of a small garden space. The vines of the Trombetta di Albenga climbing summer squash grow quickly on an arbor or trellis and produce beautiful trumpet-shaped fruit.

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Grow Heirloom Peas This Spring

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | April 22nd, 2010

Peas are one crop that no spring garden should be without. They're one of the oldest cultivated vegetables as there's been evidence of peas found throughout Egypt, Europe, Asia and amazingly, among the ruins of Troy.

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Ever Seen a Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Catalog?

ChrisMcLaughlin, contributor | December 14th, 20095 comments

If you can't remember, then I'm certain that you haven't. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds has hands-down the most fantastic collection of vegetable pictures I've ever seen in anywhere - much less in a catalog.

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