In light of the celebration of SEED SWAPPING DAY on January 31st, I'm posting this blog post again with a few updates -- so SEED ON!
"Here at the Seed Company, we sell only open-pollinated (OP) seeds, and many of these are heirlooms," begins Ken Greene in his most recent newsletter. "Unlike hybrid varieties, saved OP seeds will grow 'true to type' if you shoose to re-sow them the following season. We invite gardeners at every level to save seeds from their best OP varieities and try selecting for traits like flavor, color, and disease-resistance."
I interviewed Ken Greene for my book THE STORY OF SEEDS, so this topic isn't new to me. But Ken brings it to life again in a new article titled, HEIRLOOM, OPEN-POLLINATED, OR HYBRID...WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE.
Ken was (and is) a great resource for learning about all things seed related. His Hudson Valley Seed Company continues to be a great source of seeds. In addition to planting my own garden, I've continued to write about seeds, farming, and food security.
My book, THE WORLD THAT FEEDS US, brings the global world of seeds and farming to young readers. There are so many farms using sustainable methods that protect our food security around the world. I hope these stories (and Ken's wise words) will inspire your own growing season this year!
Seed on!
For more information about THE STORY OF SEEDS (now in paperback), THE WORLD THAT FEEDS US, and my other books, visit my website.
