We receive tons of seed catalogs each spring. We receive the same catalogs each year with a few exceptions. This year, we received a catalog called John Scheepers, Kitchen Garden Seeds. They are new to us, but not a new company. They have been in business over 100 years. What interested us the most were [...]

Shiso as it is know in Japan is know locally as Perilla. It is a member of the mint family and can be found in two colors. The green variety usually has a stronger taste and larger more serrated leaves. The red variety has a slightly more anise flavor. Shiso’s tastes is somewhat reminiscent of [...]

I have been wondering whether SSE and I were drifting apart for a couple of years now. Unfortunately, this year, I have decided not to renew my membership. My biggest reason for not renewing was the cost of seeds. The organization is completely out of touch with its members. The SSE forums still has a [...]