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Burning Question: Why Don't Limes Have Seeds?
I get curious about this every time I cut open a lime: How can these citrus fruits not have seeds? Or are they just so tiny I can't see them? Turns out, the limes typically sold in supermarkets are Persian or Tahiti limes and, like the Bearss lime, are indeed seedless.
Cool Idea: Free Tomato Seeds From Campbell's
Ready to start your victory garden? Then consider adding some tomatoes to the mix. For the first time ever, the Campbell Soup Company is offering you the opportunity to grow the specially cultivated seeds used to grow tomatoes for its tomato soup.
Do You Eat the Seeds of Pomegranates?
A coworker and I recently got into a discussion about eating pomegranates. I grew up eating the juicy pulp surrounding each pomegranate seed, and then spitting out its remains, but she loves eating the entire seed and can't imagine going through the hassle of spitting them out. What about you?
The Card Shop: Notes to Grow On
When sending a hand-written note, it always pays to have cute stationery. But, what about multipurpose stationery? Why just send a card, when you can send a small packet of seeds along with it?
Cool Idea: Swords Into Ploughshares, Planting the Piece
Richmond, VA, artists Christopher Humes and Noah Scalin have taken the Bible literally in their art installation strong>Planting the Piece. The artists interpret the Book of Isaiah quote, "And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks" in a wholly 21st century — and absolutely inspirational — manner.
The artists molded a 9mm 910 pistol, and then filled the mold with red clay powder, organic humus compost, water, and a seed mixture of annual and perennial flowers, including cornflower, daisies, blazing stars, lupines, poppies, and many other flowers.
Casa Verde: The Svalbard Global Seed Vault Opens
Today in Norway, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault opened its doors to the first deposits of what will eventually be 100 million seeds from over 100 countries. Seeds such as maize, rice, wheat, cowpea, eggplant, lettuce, barley, and potato were some of the first deposits in the seed vault. The Svalbard Global Seed Vault contains the most diverse and comprehensive collection of food crop seeds in the world.
Time Lapse Inspiration
While it doesn't seem as if my lettuce, peas, and cruciferous veggies are growing at all in this cold and rainy weather, I know that they must be. Still, I'm going to scratch my gardening itch by starting some seeds indoors this week. There's a great sunny space behind the kitchen sink just begging for some seeds to be started there.
YumSugar Gift Guide: Beloved Foodie Gardeners
If your pal is an avid entertainer or foodie with a green thumb, then finding them a gift that combines their love for fine foods with their love of gardening is a must. Luckily there's a plethora of gifts for your to choose from. You could get them this adorable Watering Can Creamer and Sugar Set ($15) that will put their outdoor love on their indoor table.
Fall Garden Inspiration: Seed Catalogs (and Sites)
Whether you grew a prolific vegetable patch last summer or are just gearing up to start your very first garden, now is the time to start planning. There are a ton of great seed catalogs out there that will help you to gain inspiration. Check out Seeds of Change,
Territorial Seed Company, or Abundant Life Seeds for organic seeds and garden supplies.
Grow Stars and Moon In Your Garden
I love the look of these Moon & Stars Watermelon - which gets its name from the striking pattern of small dots and one larger one. This extra sweet Amish heirloom variety was once on the verge of extinction, but is making a comeback. If you're interested in growing them in your garden, a packet of purple variety seeds costs $2.39 and a packet of the green variety costs $2.69.
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