nettle stinging urtica dioica 3-4 ft hp a wonderful and reliable early spring tonic herb used as a fresh tea or steamed and eaten a great plant to enliven the compost pile bdcgdf s21853 pack 150 seeds $3.99 chico ry s pa dona stinging nettle spadona chicory gourmet greens v egetables corn sweet brocadef 1 zea mays 7-8 ft ta real corn flavor in a sugary enhanced bi-color corn tender and sweet 89 in ears with tight wrapper leaves to resist ear worm damage 7580 days bf s21555 pack 100 seeds $3.29 s18272 bulk 1,000 seeds $9.10 corn sweet martianjewels seeds of change original cichorium intybus 6-12 in hb also known as sword chicory for its long rounded leaves vigorous plant can be grown cut-and-comeagain or sown every three weeks from early spring to early fall for continuous harvests of young tender leaves 3040 days bgdf s21852 pack 250 seeds $3.69 zea mays 6 ft ta this unusual cross of several flour normal sugary and sugary enhanced varieties has produced a totally unique
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levitate your lights raise and lower your lights in seconds with these ingenious devices tensioners adjust depending on the weight of your fixture so you simply grasp the light and raise to tend plants then lower for maximum light intensity no clanking chains or unwieldy cords 22 lb max pair keep track of the diversity in your garden with our new wooden row markers featuring the seed of life mandala an ancient symbol of fertility and life pack of 10 s22087 1¼ x 12 in $2.95 field stakes big bold wooden markers stand up throughout the longest growing season easy to read without stooping large enough to get all the information you need on them pack of 10 s16819 light hangers set of two $25.95 efficient high-output fluorescent hof lights adjustable 3-foot light stand simplify indoor seed-starting by bringing light to your plants instead of plants to your light this powder-coated 16-gauge-steel light stand is easy to assemble and eliminates the need for a homerigged hanging system include
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phlox beauty mix pink chinese dianthus chinensis 6-9 in ha heat-tolerant dome-shaped plant with long-standing blooms in shades of rose to magenta attractive border plant 90100 days bf s10927 pack 150 seeds $3.29 limited quantities medicinal beauty mix phlox chinese pink ace of spades scabiosa papaver somniferum unless noted ha/r a freshly opened poppy flower is a joy to behold in the morning garden delicate papery flowers boast a stunning range of colors and patterns and attract a myriad of insects p somniferum in particular holds a fascinating place in human history for its profound beauty and ephemeral qualities apricotia double mix portulaca pumpkin-on-a-stick orange granade poppies portulaca double mix portulaca grandiflora 6-9 in ha a good selection for a sunny dry poor-soil area great for borders or rock gardens electric blooms close at night and on cloudy days succulent foliage cold stratify 1421 days 6070 days af s14554 pack 200 seeds $3.29 pumpkin-on-a-stick ebony shoo-
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greek ocimum basilicum unless noted ta origin india africa and asia basil is essential to many world cuisines used in aromatherapy as a fragrant ornamental and medicinally in teas as an aid to digestion easy to cultivate basil prefers full sun and rich moist well-drained soil pinch tops to slow flowering and increase leaf production aromatto ba sil o basilicum subsp minimum 6-9 in compact umbrella shape with a strong sweet scent popular container plant throughout greece great in borders and small gardens ¼½ in leaves 6575 days bf s14332 pack 100 seeds $3.29 medicinalo sanctum 8-12 in a revered herb of the hindu religion also known as sacred basil or tulsi an immune-system-stimulating tea herb as well as a valued companion plant and ornamental fuzzy 2 in leaves have a uniquely pleasant aroma 6575 days bf s10848 pack 100 seeds $3.29 h o ly 14-18 in distinctive basil with purple leaves and flowers less than 5 greening to start more as it ages slightly spicy flavor and aroma beautif
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gou r met gr eens 1989 s eeds of c h a nge 2009 amaranthus spp young amaranth plants make excellent salad and braising greens that are rich in protein especially the amino acid lysine as well as several vitamins minerals and dietary fiber see page 59 for amaranth varieties amaranth classic salad spinner just when we thought that zyliss couldn t improve on their salad spinner they ve made it even more attractive and functional with their easy-spin mechanism braking button and slender flat-top design for easy stacking it s easier than ever to have clean crisp greens in a flash take the basket right out to the garden fill it up and rinse well a few tugs on the cord and you ve got a crisp fresh salad use the one that works now even better 10 ½ in wide x 6 in high s16678 $24.95 broccoli raab roquette salad sputnik sylvetta chicory cichorium intybus unless noted hb/r chicory is an easy to grow robust and versatile green that is one of our first fresh foods from the spring garden use young
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amaranthus hypochondriacus unless noted ta/r origin mexico revered by the ancient aztecs the easily threshed seeds of this grain species contain 1418 protein with a balanced blend of amino acids especially rich in lysine the seeds also contain generous amounts of calcium phosphorous iron and fiber use amaranth as a healthy and tasty addition to breads hot breakfast cereals and muffins the young leaves are highly nutritious too great in salads or lightly steamed along with their nutritional value amaranths are regal in the garden and make magnificent bouquets with sunflowers this genus has become widely adapted growing well in most north american climates and soils see enewsletter 38 at seedsofchange.com for growing and harvesting quinoa and amaranth burgundy 6-8 ft elegant long burgundy plumes bear plentiful white seeds leaves are intense reddish purple and add color and nutrition to salads 100110 days bf s10833 pack 500 seeds $3.29 golden giant 6-7 ft young leaves are flavorful
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rhubarb s i lv erado see new introductions page 6 witerbi mangold 20-26 in dramatic with large white-veined savoyed leaves and short broad stems 6070 days bfdg s14138 pack 140 seeds $3.29 black aztec celebration early dell red stalk corn zea mays ta origin central america and mexico a living tribute to ancient peoples corn provides sustenance for body and soul one of the three most important food crops of humankind corn has evolved into many varieties sweet starch parch flint dent popcorn and ornamental it produces best in soils amended generously with compost after danger of frost plant in blocks clusters or spirals to insure wind pollination traditionally corn has been companion planted with pole beans and squash apium graveolens hb origin southern europe and mediterranean celery provides high amounts of natural sodium chlorine silica and manganese growing celery requires rich loamy soil lots of water and patience the work is well worth the crop it s the veggie kids will eat raw m
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looseleaf bronze arrow heirloom · rare s a n ta f e see new introductions page 8 vegetables barcarole cosmo-savoy leaf forellenschluss jericho little ceasar little gem outredgeous ruben s red romaine verte mar this mild-flavored california heirloom is slow to bolt and retains its vigor and beauty after light frosts 6065 days bfdg s11129 pack 450 seeds $3.29 emerald oak 12-16 in head delicious and uniquely attractive simpson black-seeded heirloom 10-14 in head introduced in 1850 this renowned variety has sweet large crumpled leaves succulent inner leaves blanch almost white stands up to heat and drought slow bolting never bitter early and adaptable 5055 days bfdg s10649 pack 450 seeds $3.29 10-14 in head this unique cultivar forms a beautiful compact rosette bronze arrow emerald oak green deer tongue of oak-shaped leaves with sweet succulent midribs leaf texture is between the standard oak leaf crispy and a butterhead soft buttery broad leaves fit nicely on a plate or sandwich 55
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raphanus sativus ha origin china in the west we use radishes primarily to add zest color and crunch to our salads but in asia the radish or daikon is a staple eaten pickled or stir-fried short-season radishes make a great row marker for slower germinating carrots as the radishes are harvested by the time the carrots need the space a good source of vitamin c champion spinacia oleracea ha origin central asia a longtime garden favorite for its nutrition-packed succulent leaves generous amounts of the anti0xidant vitamins c and e as well as beta carotene calcium potassium and many other minerals make garden-fresh spinach a superfood believed to promote general health and reduce the risk of cancer memory loss macular degeneration and high blood pressure prefers rich soil and steady watering plant successive crops for continuous harvest or overwinter for the earliest spring harvest america champion cherry belle 1-2 in fast growing round to oval red radish with a short top excellent for suc
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healthy soil thriving garden ecology healthy soil rich in organic matter and teeming with life is essential for a thriving organic garden there is no better more sustainable way to build protect and enrich soils than cover cropping it s easy to do and the benefits are myriad the roots of these robust plants exude vitamins enzymes and other vital compounds that nurture essential bacteria fungi earthworms and soil-dwelling insects that in turn improve soil structure drainage and water-holding capacity while increasing nutrient availability and overall resilience cover crops also suppress weeds host beneficial insects sequester atmospheric carbon and beautify the landscape note pack sizes for all varieties plant about 100 sq ft see enewsletter 46 at www.seedsofchange.com for steve peters article cover crops regenerating and sustaining healthy soils barley spring crimson clover hulless oats spring oats austrian winter pea on fallow rows between corn yellow blossom sweetclover hairy vet
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seeds of change ® c /o marketing concepts po box 152 spicer mn 56288 prsrt std u.s postage paid seeds of change carbon neutral catalog as part of our commitment to sustainability we are working to reduce the effects of our business practices on the environment we have partnered with carbonfund.org to make this catalog and our operation carbon neutral through reforestation projects both in our community and elsewhere source code new gardening at the dragon s gate thirteen years in the writing gardening at the dragon s gate at work in the wild and cultivated world is wendy johnson s widely acclaimed paean to the natural world and the inner spirit for three decades she has meditated and gardened at the fabled green gulch farm zen center and now shares her wealth of knowledge about organic gardening and simply being softcover 464 pages it s our 20th twentieth anniversary ball cap and tote bag in organic cotton seeds of change mandala wooden plant markers new s22223 $25 s21814 tote bag $2
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