Shirley Sherrod: Co-founder of New Communities
New Communities was a farm where everyone would share stewardship of the land. It was to have an independent education system, healthcare system, and housing, strongly rooted in community and...
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Welcome to the Next Chapter of Sow True Seed
It’s a great day for being a part of the Sow True Seed community - thank you for being here and thank you for being a loyal customer. Whether you’ve...
Emma Dupree, Folk Herbalist & Granny Woman
A true community herbalist, Ms. Dupree didn’t set a price for her services. Sometimes she would get $5, sometimes $30, and she was happy to accept trades of ingredients she...
Fannie Lou Hamer: Visionary Farming Model Creator
Fannie Lou Hamer has left us a clear and usable model for cooperative farming, and her lifetime of justice work and public service should be a beacon and inspiration to...
George Washington Carver, the Father of Sustainable Agriculture
As the first Black man to earn a graduate degree in agriculture in the U.S. (and the first black student at Iowa State), Carver was offered many teaching positions upon...
The Godfather of CSA, Dr. Booker T. Whatley
“If you can’t or won’t observe the basic laws of horticulture, then forget it. Either do it right, or don’t do it at all, because the results just won’t be...
Growing Community Series - Pinehurst Farmers Market
Inspired by legendary farmer Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm located in Upstate New York at a BUGS (Black Urban Garden Society conference in Atlanta, Georgia) to be the change...
Annuals, Perennials, & Biennials: A Definition Guide
Knowing what the life cycle of the plant you want to put in your garden is critical for garden planting. Putting perennials in the middle of your annual vegetable beds...
Seed Saver's Glossary
Where are you on your seed saving journey? We feel like the key to success and sticking with it is to keep it manageable, and make sure you are having...
Open-Pollinated, Heirloom, Hybrid, GMO- A Terminology Guide
Open-pollinated varieties are more genetically diverse and are able to adapt faster to their growing region and specific climate variances. Each open-pollinated variety remains protected in the public domain as...
Crazy Cardoon! A Garden Wonder
What do cardoons look like? The plants resemble giant artichokes, and indeed the two species are closely related. Cardoon is sometimes called artichoke thistle. Some people say cardoon looks like a...
What are Persephone Days, and Why Knowing Will Make You a Better Gardener
Knowing when the Persephone Days begin will help you plan for a green and productive winter garden. I also find this information helpful in knowing when the best time to...
Garden in Cold Frames this Winter! The Why and the How
Folks have been growing in cold frames for centuries, and whether you live in a region where winters are consistently cold and chilly, or a mix of mild temps, building...
Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere!
Growing your own pumpkins is fun and easy -- if you have enough space in your garden -- and the uses are endless: the roasted seeds are a delicacy, the...
Field Corn for the Home Gardener
Add homegrown grits and cornmeal to your harvest next fall - it might be easier than you think! Find out why growing field corn in your garden is worth it.
How to Grow Cabbage
Cabbage deserves more credit! It’s incredibly high in vitamins A, C, and K, and has an impressive amount of calcium, potassium, and folate. The term “superfood” gets thrown around a...
How to Grow Spring & Winter Radishes
Quick, crunchy, and very nutritious, radishes have developed a bad rap for being spicy and bland. I'm here as the champion of the radish, the singer of praises, the pleader...