Dependable, drought-tolerant, and high-yielding, cowpeas (also known as Southern Peas or field peas) are a must-have for the homestead garden. Growing cowpeas from seed couldn't be easier and the harvest is easy to preserve. Just shell them out fresh and freeze or leave them to dry on the plant. We offer a diverse collection of unique heirloom and open-pollinated cowpeas. From the famous pink-eyed, purple hulled peas to the much-loved crowder peas, we have something for everyone.
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This week, we're diving into the science that proves what we all know to be true—heirloom tomatoes just taste better. Join us as we dive into the juicy science behind tomato flavor.
Their diversity of color and shape is what makes heirloom tomatoes so famous. In this week's post we're diving into the surprisingly simple biology of tomato color to reveal a few simple variables that combine to give tomatoes such a wide variety of colors.
It's confusing. Out in the garden, we've got gourds masquerading as squash and squash that render themselves entirely edible, intent instead on transforming into decorative novelties. This week we're clarifying the terminology all while having some fun calling out the imposters.
