Tulips have a fascinating history and bloom in a breathtaking diversity of colors and shapes.
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Maiz Morado: Beloved Corn Of Peru
Maiz morado originated some 2,500 years ago in an arid region of Peru.
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Jenny Lind Melon: Worthy Of Song
This sweet little melon, named for “The Swedish Nightingale,” is a favorite of seed savers.
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White Blackberry: A Priceless Anomaly
Was there ever a berry that evoked such fascination as Luther Burbank’s white berry?
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Datil Pepper: Sweet, Hot and Local
Datil pepper is a hyperlocal variety of Saint Augustine, Florida, where it’s a culinary staple
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Benning’s Green Tint Squash: Rich Flavor and History
This scallop squash’s ancestry goes back to ancient Native tribes of the East Coast.
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Aubervilliers Cabbage: A Parisian Favorite
This gorgeous late-season cabbage was developed in Aubervilliers, France, a suburb of Paris.
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