By Ira Wallace A perfectly ripe heirloom tomato is one of the great joys of summer, eagerly anticipated by gardeners all over the Southeast. I really like introducing folks to the many varieties we shepherd here at Southern Exposure. Every year we host big tastings with 50-100 varieties of tomatoes, plus dozens of peppers and … Continue reading Tomato Tasting Time: Planning a Fun Garden Party
Our neighbor Pam Dawling, a contributing writer at Growing for Market, has just released her first book: Sustainable Market Farming: Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres. Pam has been gardening here in the Southeast for many years, and we’re delighted to have this resource, with so much wisdom relevant to our bio-region. We’ve asked … Continue reading Guest Blog Post: Starting Seedlings
Over the past year, we’ve donated seeds to more than 160 worthy organizations. We’re thrilled to be able to support so many groups working in such diverse ways to promote sustainable agriculture, varietal preservation, and better access to healthy food. We would like to thank all these groups for their wonderful work! Organizations benefitting from … Continue reading Donation Program Update