In her two gardens in New York's Hudson Valley, Amy Goldman does more than tend to fruits and vegetables: She is "growing miracles."

Her specialty is a unique category of plant known as the heirloom vegetable. Passed on from generation to generation much like any family heirloom, the seeds of these vegetables are a direct link to the past, and the fruits are a striking alternative to the uniformity of today's mass-produced, first generation (F1) hybrids and genetically modified vegetables.

Every summer, Amy grows hundreds of different varieties of heirloom vegetables. Her extensive knowledge and experience is offered in her books and articles. Amy's goal is nothing less than an area consecrated to growing heirlooms in every garden across America.