Plant Profiles
Heirloom plant profiles. Categories include edible, fiber, medicinal and ornamental.
Procure the Blessings of Basil
By Sheryl Normandeau
Dig up expert advice on growing heirloom basil, the praiseworthy plant that inspires a world of flavor, healing, protection, and spiritual elevation.
Seeking the Best Okra Cultivars
By Chris Smith
In a World-Cup-style elimination trial of 76 okra cultivars, 15 prevailed as the most productive, beautiful, and delicious choices.
Fragrant Dianthus
By Jessica Mitchell
With their spicy scent and bold colors, these centuries-old heirloom flowers can invigorate any garden, bouquet, or meal.
Growing Ancient Legumes
By Nan Fischer
Invite rich nutrients and history into your garden with chickpeas, one of the oldest crops in the cultivated world.
Family Heirlooms: Daffodils, Spitting Plants, and More
By Heirloom Gardener Readers
Readers share tales of treasured family plants.
Medicinal and Culinary Uses for the Shy Violet
By Dawn Combs
While violets’ delicate blossoms are a treat only for the observant, the plant has enjoyed a long history of medicinal and culinary use.
Family Heirlooms: Roses, Peonies, and More
By Heirloom Gardener Editors
Heirloom Gardener readers share their stories of treasured family plants that have been passed down for generations.
A Celebration of Lilacs
By Samantha Johnson
One of nature’s long-lived symbols of spring, lilacs bring fragrance, beauty, and nostalgia to every landscape they adorn.
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