Plant Profiles
Heirloom plant profiles. Categories include edible, fiber, medicinal and ornamental.
Spread the Wild with Summer Cherries
By Christopher Nyerges
Learn to identify wild cherries, and even grow them in your own backyard.
Tea Terroir: Native Bergamot
By Dawn Combs
When tariffs made imported Chinese tea too expensive for American colonists to purchase, they turned to native bee balms for tasty drinks.
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 violetsā delicate blossoms are a treat only for the observant, the plant has enjoyed a long history of medicinal and culinary use.
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