With respect to heirloom varieties, the story usually goes something like this: Historically, families — or even entire communities — would grow several tomatoes in their fields or gardens and ...

What is an heirloom tomato? To be considered “heirloom,” a tomato must come from seeds that have a history of being passed down within a family or community (similar to the generational ...

Many of the gardeners among us are looking for the perfect tomato, which in the end may be worth more than a precious metal. "Taste is subjective," said Gary Ibsen, who grows 520 varieties of ...

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NEW MARKET, Va. -- Many of the gardeners among us are looking for the perfect tomato, which in the end may be worth more than a precious metal. "Taste is subjective," said Gary Ibsen, who grows ...

Along with scores of heirloom tomato varieties, old-school squash, potatoes, beans, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, herbs and melons also are popular with modern-day gardeners.