Zinnias are a staple in the gardens at 1840 Farm. We look forward to seeing the first colorful blooms each year. They continue to produce throughout the growing season and delight us with every beautiful bloom that we enjoy in the garden or bring into the farmhouse. Like marigolds, the zinnia was brought to Europe …
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French Harlequin Heirloom Marigold
French Marigolds have a centuries old secret: they aren’t really French. It is believed that they made their way to France in the 1500s . An illustration of a striped French Marigold appeared as early as a 1791 edition of Curtis’ Botanical Magazine. This marigold was described as being yellow with red striped petals. Centuries …
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1840 Farm Seed Packet Template
As a gardener, I love to share our plants and seeds with gardening friends. I’ve been known to trade plants for other plants, or as I did today, for the most delicious maple syrup I have ever tasted. When trading seeds, I sometimes find myself putting them in a business sized envelope, yet wanting something …
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1840 Farm Seed Exchange Group on Facebook
Get ready to welcome gardening season with open arms. I have created a Facebook group for the 1840 Farm Seed Exchange exchange entitled “1840 Farm Seed Exchange. You are invited to join in and share photos from your gardens as well as posting questions to the other members. Joining is the easiest way to stay …
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1840 Farm Seed Exchange – Extended One Week
Behold the beautiful power held by the first day of spring. It’s a day of promise for everyone, but especially for those of us who love to tend the soil and plant a garden. It seems that I count the lingering seconds all winter long to remind myself that spring really is on the horizon. …
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1840 Farm Seed Exchange
The 1840 Farm Seed Exchange has been extended! Sign up before midnight on Monday, March 26, 2012! For the last two weeks, I’ve been deep in the midst of a great read. A truly fascinating tale of the men who shaped our nation and their overpowering love of agriculture. There’s no need for a spoiler …
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