Greendays: Native Heirlooms And The People Behind Them

Steve Scher
02/09/2010 at 10:00 a.m.

We treasure heirloom tomatoes in our region, but there are also a lot of other heirloom fruits and vegetables that grow well here. We'll talk about the possibilities today. We'll also learn about the people behind the heirloom varieties we enjoy and share stories and planting possibilities. Questions? Call 1.800.289.KUOW.

Tomorrow on "Weekday:" Smarter Consumers

Guest(s)

Bill Thorness is a freelance writer and editor and the author of "Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden."

Marty Wingate writes about gardens and travel. You can find her works at martywingate.com and at her blog passportsandseedpackets.com.

Greg Rabourn is co–host of King County's "Yard Talk." He helps landowners in the Raging River and Patterson Creek watersheds practice sustainable landscape solutions.

Willi Galloway is the West Coast editor of Organic Gardening. She is also the host of the gardening and cooking website called digginfood.com.