Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, it's good to keep your seeds organized. I like to take inventory of my personal seed stash early in the year before we start planting and again just before Fall Planting.
One of the fantastic reasons for growing your own food from heirloom seeds is the unique varieties available to you. At Mary's Heirloom Seeds we currently offer over 800 varieties of heirloom seeds. All of our seeds are Heirloom, open-pollinated, untreated, non-hybrid and non-gmo. That means you can grow your own food and save your seeds for future planting if you want.
If you've just started growing from seeds, you may have used up your seed stash in your garden. Not to worry, there's always something fun available at Mary's Heirloom Seeds.
Seeds have a shelf life for optimal viability depending on the seed type and how you store your seeds. It is important to use up older seeds first. If you are unsure, you can always perform a germination test prior to planting.
If you take notes on which varieties did well in your garden and which ones struggled, you can use this information for future garden planning and seed saving or seed purchasing.
If you inventory your seeds by type and then variety, it will make finding them to plan and plant much easier.
To help you get started with your seed inventory, we have a free, printable Seed Inventory worksheet.
We use "dropbox" for our free downloads. If you're on a desktop, there are no additional steps. For a mobile device, you'll need the dropbox app to continue.
If you have a large amount of seeds, these pages can be hole bunched and stored in a binder.
To help you stay organized, check out this video for more info on how long seeds can be stored as well as different storage options.
Here's another helpful video.
This is especially helpful if you have a large seed stash.
Did you have a favorite heirloom tomato you grew last year? Add a note to your inventory! Please don't ask me if I have a favorite heirloom tomato variety because I've never met an heirloom tomato that I didn't like!
Did you grow Okra this year and while you enjoyed it you don't need 6 different varieties next year? Add a note to your inventory worksheet! How many different types of Basil seeds are in your seed stash?
If you have additional questions, please feel free to ask!
You may have seen some of those funny "hey girl" memes floating around. Well, my sister made me a fun vintage one for my birthday so of course we're having a seed sale!
FALL is right around the corner so you'll find a few fantastic Fall varieties. If stored properly, you can easily stock up on seeds for next year during this epic seed sale.
These specials posted below will be available from September 9th, 2023 through September 21st at midnight.
To view the specific information about each heirloom seed variety listed, click the image or text below.
Every order will also receive a free *extra* seed pack. We also have new stickers!!! If you would like a free sticker included with your order, please ask.
We love roasted heirloom tomatoes! I know I've said it before but it's worth repeating. At Mary's Heirloom Seeds, Heirloom Tomatoes are definite a favorite.
If you have an abundance of heirloom tomatoes from your garden, here's another delicious way to enjoy them.
ROASTED TOMATO & BASIL SOUP
You don't even have to wait until Fall to enjoy this nutritious and elegant meal.
Here's the "before" of all the beautiful veggies
And the "after" roasting. Isn't it beautiful?
Many of our customers have requested more harvest recipes. A common "theme" to these requests are to keep the recipe simple and the ingredients easy to find. You probably already these veggies on hand and growing in your garden. I hope you enjoy this amazing soup.
We'd love to see your feedback below in comments. Thank you!
If you have additional questions, please feel free to ask!
We are so excited to share another fun seed giveaway at Mary's Heirloom Seeds!
It's my birthday month so we're going to have some amazing prizes and
TEN different winners!
We currently use Rafflecopter for our giveaway.
You do not need to complete every single entry in order to enter.
EACH ENTRY IS A SEPARATE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN.
The entry form is at the bottom of the page.
Ready for the giveaway info?
There will be TEN winners chosen at random!
Our September 2023 seed giveaway starts September 1st and will end on September 10th. TEN winners will be chosen at random on September 11th. All winners will be sent an email to notify them and for instructions.
Cut your Seminole pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Save those seeds for next season or roast them.
Slice the halves in 1/2 inch slices.
In a large mixing bowl, place the Seminole Pumpkin slices inside. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with your preferred spices. For this I used salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary. Toss to coat.
Using a large baking pan/casserole pan/cookie sheet, spread out your Seminole Pumpkin slices.
This garden veggie quiche recipe is so versatile and delicious. You can use any veggies you're harvesting from your garden, meat or no meat, and even go with muffin tins for personal or freezer friendly meals.
This is a great way to use us veggies in your fridge or on your counter top to make room for your next harvest. I love using Kale or Spinach in quiche!
What is Quiche?
Quiche is a savory egg creation baked in a flaky pie crust shell. Though you can definitely make a crustless quiche as well!
GARDEN VEGGIE QUICHE RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 organic pie crust (store bought or homemade) I have used the recipe from A Couple Cooks previously but for this one I used store bought
4-5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon Salt and Pepper (adjust for personal preference)
1 cup shredded cheese, I prefer to finely grate cheese for this recipe
VEGGIES: For this particular recipe I used Kale, Onions, Peppers and Mushrooms
Meat: for this particular recipe I used cooked ground sausage
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
Pre-cook any meats you intend to use.
If you plan on using spinach, sautee them quickly prior to using and let sit to remove excess liquid.
Layer your ingredients into the pie crust. I like to add a thin layer of shredded cheese first them meat and veggies.
In a large bowl with a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, salt, and pepper together on high speed until completely combined, about 1 minute. Pour into crust over veggies slowly.
Bake the quiche until the center is just about set, about 45-55 minutes. Don’t over-bake.
Enjoy!
If you have additional questions, please feel free to ask!
It's August and I am ready for cooler weather on the horizon for Fall Planting. Yes, it's hot here in East Texas but our gardens are surviving and actually producing.
Our Prep for Fall Seed Giveaway was announced and ends 8/7/23 at midnight so you might still have time to enter.
Ready for our seed sale?
We have specific seed varieties that are on sale for the entire month of August. Yes, you read that correctly. The entire month! If you are looking to stock up on seeds, this is a great opportunity and they will store until next year (if you store correctly)
Seed packs start at only $1 a pack. Click on the text or image to see the full info.
Heirloom Tomatoes are quite possibly my favorite crop to grow.
For Salsa Fresca, homegrown, heirloom tomatoes absolutely take the recipe to the next level.
What is Salsa Fresca?
If you didn't grow up eating this delicious condiment (or even a snack for me) then you might need an explanation. Salsa Fresca refers to a salsa made with fresh ingredients rather than cooked ingredients.
In just a few minutes, you can have this delicious salsa ready for your next meal. Below is a recipe that I use and sometimes "tweek" depending on what I have on hand.
