Why heirloom seeds matter " [The] goal is to preserve and promote these heirloom cultivars . . . so future generations can enjoy them" ...

Looking to buy your 2025 garden seeds? Consider these eight favorites of PennLive's long-time garden writer, George Weigel.

Usually at least 50 years old, heirloom seed varieties offer multiple benefits, and they don’t require special equipment or growing conditions to flourish.

Heard of mangelwurzel? Instagram's viral vegetable, and the huge, quirky cousin of beetroot, sugar beet and chard, is the must-have veggie to grow in 2025.

Maggie and Lindsey learn about heirloom seeds from a farmer in Jackson County.

A rare archive of ancient seeds harvested by American Indians are preserved -- and planted -- at the Science Museum.

Mission Garden had already shared some of its heirloom seeds, which have been passed down from one generation to the next.

Why is seed saving important? Saving seeds can help gardeners save money, grow better crops and become more self-reliant. Learn how to save heirloom seeds.

Seeds of all varieties are available at library locations in Springfield and Republic through the Heirloom Seed Library.

Unlike hybrids, heirloom and open-pollinated seeds increase the diversity of crops and help secure the future of our food supply. Michelle Baudanza at Norfolk Botanical Garden explains.