#heirloom plants

[shadyufo]

Look at my perfect little baby gourditas!

These are Tennessee spinning gourds aka dancing gourds and this is about as big as they'll get. They are mainly used for crafts and as game pieces. As their name would suggest, they can make good spinning top toys.

Here's a neat video about them.

Once mine get mature and dry out I'll try taking them for a "spin!"

[breelandwalker]

Seed Suppliers for Spring

If you're anything like me, the second the calendar flips to a new year, you're already looking ahead to the spring planting season. Whether you're growing from seed trays or just picking up plants from your local nursery, gardening is a fabulous hobby that can be both fun and productive.

For my fellow green-thumbs, here are some awesome garden supply sites where you can get everything from tools to seeds to live plants shipped directly to you. Most will mail you a free catalog if you request one and offer plants that can be grown in containers as well as in-ground gardens.

Burpee Seeds and Plants

Ferry-Morse Home Gardening

Gardener's Supply Company

Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co.

Harris Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange

If you're looking to do something a little different, consider trying an heirloom vegetable variety or an unusual flower. Remember to check your growing zone, soil type, and space requirements before purchase and good luck!

EDIT: Removed one recommendation, see comments. (Thanks everyone for letting me know, I had no idea!)

[poop-me-a-flower]

Heirloom daffodil ‘Argent’ blooming EXTREMELY late. I think this has to do with how late I planted it… hopefully it will fix itself next season.

Very fragrant. The bloom is pretty small. I’m sure that has nothing to do with my having lost it in a closet since November and then finding and finally planting it in February.

[wildrungarden]

7/10/24 ~ Grafted Brandywine update. Gonna be real upset if a hornworm ends up getting this one 🐛

[emmaklee]

(via In This Online Group, People Share Examples Of Botanical Wonders And It's Soul-Refreshing (50 Pics) | Bored Panda)

corn varieties, Peruvian Andes

[bharatvarsh22]

The Benefits of Buying Plants from a Local Nursery

Gardening is more than just a hobby; it’s a way to connect with nature, enhance the beauty of your surroundings, and contribute to a healthier environment. While there are many places to purchase plants, buying from a local plants nursery offers unique benefits that go beyond just acquiring greenery. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the numerous benefits of buying plants from a local nursery, and why it’s a choice that benefits both you and the community.

Supporting Local Economy and Community

Economic Support: When you buy plants locally, you support small businesses and the local economy. Local nurseries often employ people from the community, contributing to local job creation and economic stability. This local spending helps keep money within the community, fostering economic growth.

Personalized Service: Local plants nurseries are known for their personalized customer service. The staff is often passionate and knowledgeable about plants, providing expert advice tailored to your specific needs and local growing conditions. This personalized attention ensures you make informed decisions about the best plants for your garden.

Community Engagement: Local nurseries often participate in community events, workshops, and educational programs. Buying plants locally allows you to engage with these activities, learning more about gardening, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Higher Quality Plants and Better Selection

Healthier Plants: Local nurseries tend to offer higher quality plants that are well-suited to the local climate and soil conditions. The plants are often grown on-site or sourced from local growers, reducing the stress and shock that can occur during long-distance shipping.

Diverse Selection: Local plants nurseries typically have a diverse selection of plants, including native species and unique varieties that may not be available at larger chain stores. This variety allows you to create a garden that is both beautiful and ecologically beneficial.

Acclimated Plants: Plants from local nurseries are acclimated to the local environment. This means they are more likely to thrive in your garden, requiring less maintenance and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Environmental Benefits

Reduced Carbon Footprint: Buying plants locally reduces the carbon footprint associated with transporting plants over long distances. This reduction in transportation emissions is a significant environmental benefit, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier planet.

Promoting Biodiversity: Local nurseries often carry native plants that support local wildlife, including pollinators like bees and butterflies. By choosing native plants, you help promote biodiversity and create a habitat for local fauna.

Sustainable Gardening: Local nurseries typically emphasize sustainable gardening practices. They may offer organic plants, eco-friendly products, and advice on water conservation and soil health. Supporting these practices contributes to a more sustainable and resilient gardening ecosystem.

Continue Reading: https://bharatvarshnaturefarms.com/benefits-of-buying-plants-from-a-local-nursery/

[thatwritererinoriordan]

[snekdood]

so I found this really cool website that sells native seeds- and you might be asking me "snekdood, haven't you posted an entire list of websites that sell native wildflower seeds that you're going to add on to soon?" and yes that's true, but that's not the kind of native seed im talking about rn.

see, on my quest to find websites that sell native wildflowers, I came across this dope ass website that sells seeds that have been farmed and harvested by ntv people traditionally, i'll let the website do the talking:

so anyways this is the coolest website ever. you can find the wild relatives of chiles on here called chiltepines, you can find different colors of corn and cool squash's, and every seed from whichever farm has it's own lil origin story written about it. you can also find other veggies here that are already commercially available to help fund and support this organization. as well as there being a cool gift shop with a lot of art made by different native folk from all around as well as cookbooks, jewelry, pottery, weavings, and clearly plenty more:

as well as a pantry?? with premade soup mixes??? and i really want to try them now??????

anyways I think its worth snoopin' around bc I'm almost positive you'll see something you think is cool (oh also if you happen to have some seeds passed down from ur family too and ur also native they seem like they would gladly help produce more)

[natureisthegreatestartist]

What's this? My first 'Glass Gem' corn of the season. Amazing colors, right?

[autismmydearwatson]

You know what (breaking my silence on tales of the empire) I'm not bothered by the idea of Morgan Elsbeth coming up with the TIE Defenders, god forbid women do anything etc, I'm more annoyed at the implication that thrawn would just not credit her for that, because that would be EXTREMELY out of character for a guy who is known to rely on a posse of underdog women

[crazyskirtlady]

I grew corn this year yall!

Look at how beautiful it is!

it is so super colorful and yes I know it is itty bitty, but this is my first attempt ever at growing corn so I am excited I even did it right!

I also grew cherry tomatoes

These heirloom glass gem corn seeds were a gift from the local market here to promote Indigenous education and revitalization of our ancient ways, and of course we followed our ancestral 3 sisters growing style but the squash bugs murdered my pumpkin plants😤My rattlesnake beans did make it but I ate them before I did a photoshoot 😅

[grimae]

they don't want to you to know about this but you can turn one plant into many plants by drying and storing its seeds

[petula-xx]

Late Winter/ early Spring is party time for the Yellow Podded Peas!

[wildrungarden]

6/29/24 ~ First lil grafted Cherokee Purple 🍅

[mildmayfoxe]

avocado toast btw. if you even care

[i-amrockymtn-nan]

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