tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843702.post-72306670126091884912007-06-05T07:41:00.000-07:002007-06-05T07:48:26.978-07:00This year I ordered some seeds from a company called Seeds of Change. They devote themselves to growing organic seeds, and have a wide variety of heirlooms, as well as many rare and traditional varieties.<br /><br />I got my shipment yesterday and have many new things to try, which is exciting. I've always enjoyed trying new fruits, veggies and so on when I pick up groceries, and in the garden it's even more fun. This year there are several new selections, including corn, watermelon, broccoli & Brussels sprouts (which won't go in until about a month from now for a fall harvest), spinach, Delicata winter squash, and of course, as I mentioned before a tomatillo plant, which I already got. I'm also trying some flowers I've never grown before, because it's fun to bring in bright blooms to grace a table that's already loaded up with homegrown produce. I'm trying Zinnias and Cosmos, along with my usual favorites: nasturtium, marigolds, morning glories and sunflowers.<br /><br />But what's kind of fun when you order from Seeds of Change (and I've noticed that some of the other seed vendors do this too, including Cook's Garden), is that they usually throw in an extra seed packet for you to try.<br /><br />This year, they gave me Celebration celery. I've never tried celery before, but I'm excited to see if, like most everything else that comes out of the garden, home-grown celery is a vast improvement over store-bought.<br /><br />I've read that celery requires a great deal of patience (and compost), so we'll see how I do. If it doesn't work this year, no worries. It's not like I paid for the seed. And it's always a learning experience.<br /><br />So thanks to you Seeds of Change, for inspiring me to go one step further in my gardening adventures!Still Searching...http://www.blogger.com/profile/01530095841222591444noreply@blogger.com0