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Mary's Heirloom Seeds Newsletter Organic GARLIC is available as a Pre-Order NOW.  Late September/Early October is usually the best time for planting Garlic.  Don't miss out!  We are selling out... ABOUT GARLIC Garlic varieties fall into two broad categories, the hard-neck types and the soft-neck types. Soft-neck varieties tend to produce larger bulbs than hard-neck types, and their bulbs store better.   Soft-neck garlic is typically more sensitive to cold than hard-neck garlic, so it often doesn't do well in northern climates. It does just fine in Florida, California and warmer climates. HARDNECK VARIETIES: Red Chesnok Kilarney Red SOFTNECK VARIETY Inchelium Red  Seed Starting SUPPLIES  ORGANIC PLANT FOOD     Heirloom BEANS  Heirloom BEETS Heirloom CABBAGE  Heirloom CARROTS  Heirloom CORN *NON-GMO*  Heirloom CUCUMBER HEIRLOOM SEEDS Heirloom EGGPLANT  Heirloom GREENS *Arugula, Dandelion, Kale, Endive, Radicchio, Chard, Spinach*  Heirloom ONIONS   Heirloom PEAS  Heirloom Peppers Heirloom RADISH   Heirloom SQUASH & PUMPKIN  Heirloom TOMATOES  HERBS ORGANIC FLOWERS  Seed Combo Packs  DIY Tincture Kits **NEW** ORGANIC GARDEN GIFT PACK Organic Neem Oil   We currently offer over 240 varieties of heirloom, open-pollinated, non-gmo & non-hybrid, non-patented,  untreated, organic seeds.   Mary has signed the Safe Seed pledge.   Most orders place Monday-Thursday ship within 24 hours, except for Holidays. Order herb and veggie varieties together and get an extra free seed pack! *$10 Order Minimum on all seed orders* Dear Mary, It's finally August! FALL planting is HUGE in many regions across the country. Our customers range from brand new gardeners to seasoned "pros."  For this reason we try to keep it simple and educational.  Just remember, not every form of pest control or gardening style works for everyone.  For this reason, we offer multiple options and tutorials. I have received quite a few emails and messages about growing different varieties from seed. Unfortunately, there isn't enough room on our seed packs to offer complete growing details.  Also, planting time is different around the country and around the world.  For these reasons, we have LOTS of growing info on a special page.  We also post regularly on our blog and thru this e-newsletter. Below are a few helpful articles and videos to help you get started or just give you a refresher.   AUGUST Seed Starting Guide for the US by Region Organic Pest Control: DE Organic Pest Control: Companion Planting Organic Pest Control: DIY Recipes Using Organic Neem Oil in the Garden Organic Pest Control: Part 4 (final) Chocolate Habanero Pepper Organic Plant Nutrients that Give Your Soil a Boost PAGE: Growing Tips & Videos PAGE: Grow Your Own "Medicine" PAGE: Growing From Seed Food Prices are on the Rise A World Without Bees Growing Mung Bean Sprouts Tutorial Growing Radish from Seed to Harvest   RADISH is one of the easiest   varieties to grow in the garden and can be ready to harvest in as few as 25-30 days Growing Organic Beets from Seed to Harvest  Grow Your Own Salsa Garden      Plant for Pollinators and Increase Crop Yields Heat Tolerant Veggie Varieties About Amaranth Growing Organic Poppy from Seed Boost Your Health with Organic herbs    Getting Started with Herbal Home Remedies   DIY Organic Tincture Kit  Make Your Own Herbal Remedies and Save DIY Echinacea Tincture Tutorial Benefits of Cayenne and Tincture Tutorial      Exciting news.... Mary's Heirloom Seeds has been chosen as a FOOD FINALIST in the Martha Stewart American Made Awards!!!  Voting begins September 21st  If you have additional questions please feel free to ask. **When I say this, I mean it.** What will YOU plant this AUGUST?   Sincerely,                                    Mary Mary's Heirloom Seeds  The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. Thomas A. Edison   "The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway." Michael Pollan