Neu Bruderthaler: Heirloom Seeds

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Mennonite Heirloom Gardens

Goadenfleky (garden patch)

March is the perfect time to order those special heirloom garden seeds and plants. Seed Savers' Exchange is a non-profit seed preservation club that has undertaken to preserve and distribute numerous heirloom seeds, including many of Russlander, Mennonite and Amish origin. I have combed their catalog for seeds that pertain most directly to the Mennonite ethnic heritage. Have a great time gardening -- and don't forget to tell your children and grandchildren the stories of the many Mennonite and Amish gardens that have come before...