Heirloom seeds are living antiques handed down from one generation to the next. This illustrated book serves as a resource for gardeners, cooks, and plant lovers who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

This book serves as an introduction and sourcebook for gardeners and plant lovers of all levels of expertise who want to know more about finding, sharing, and propagating the seeds of heirloom flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Featuring historical information on fifty heirloom plant species, this richly illustrated book also offers practical gardening advice, sources for growing and sharing heirloom seeds, and writing space for notes and records.