Wondering if an off-the-grid lifestyle is right for you? Afraid it'll be too challenging for you and your family to handle? Author and speaker Gary Collins literally wrote the book on how to transition to a life off the grid....

Bevin Cohen's grandmother always canned tomatoes, and he so enjoyed the annual tradition that he continues to can tomatoes to this day. In The Heritage Pantry, Bevin writes about a variety of preservation techniques: canning, dehydrating, fermenting, freezing, pickling, and...

Around the world, everyone is talking about environmental issues and the concept of “going green.” Natural organic gardening and landscaping are among the most important parts of that movement. Some organic proponents only say to stop using the chemicals. In...

Thymus vulgaris One of the most fragrant & potent perennial herbs, Common Thyme is vital in any garden! We dry thyme leaves for use in soups, quiche & savory dishes. Thyme is also traditionally used in a tea or essential...

Hordeum vulgare Days to Maturity: 80-90 Tibetan Purple Dolma Barley is an ideal choice for rugged and dry climates. This 6-row barley is hulless, so it is simple to prepare in the kitchen. In Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance's extensive grain...

Phaseolus vulgaris Days to Maturity: 55 (snap); 85 (dry)  Tiger's Eye Bean is an heirloom multi-purpose dry bush bean from Chile & Argentina. Eat young pods as snap beans, shell pods as they fill out, and harvest dry beans after...

Physalis ixocarpa Days to Maturity: 60-70 from transplant Classic green tomatillos for salsas, soups and sauces. Prolific fruit production. Tomatillos thrive in poor soils and are drought tolerant! No need to use supports or trellising. Tomatillos need less attention than...

*Limit 2 packets per order* Zea Mays Days to Maturity: 150-180 This is the TALLEST corn we have ever grown! This GIANT tropical self-fertilizing landrace corn is a mixture of Mexican and Peruvian corn. The Mixe People in modern day...

Ocimum africanum Days to Maturity: 40-50 from transplant and ongoing throughout season Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil or Sacred Basil, is a traditional herb with a potently delicious, earthy-floral fragrance. Tulsi has been commonly dried for teas and used...

Brassica rapa Days to Maturity: 45 A pac choi mix decorated with vibrant magenta and purple stems and some leaves, especially in the cooler months. Stunning to grow! Slightly spicy flavor. Cold tolerant and enjoys light frosts. Original seed obtained...

Reseda luteola Days to Maturity: Second season for natural dye blooms  Weld is a biennial natural dye plant used to make a bright yellow dye (shown on wool in the second photo). The candle-shaped flowering stalks for dye are harvested...

Raphanus sativus Days to Maturity: 50-60 White Daikon radish produces long, crisp roots with a flavor that is mild with just a touch of spice. Delicious fresh in salads and sushi, the roots are also excellent pickled, stir-fried, or simmered...