Become A Seed Saver

Despite the delicious taste of many exotic heirloom vegetables, Amy Goldman's primary purpose is not to consume them but to cultivate and save the seeds of these endangered species. You can become a seed saver, too.

Relevant Websites

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Video clips

Martha Stewart takes you on a tour of Amy’s squash curing shed.

Footage from “Martha Stewart Living” courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Michael Weishan of PBS's The Victory Garden gets a tour of Amy's heirloom tomato garden.

Footage from “The Victory Garden” courtesy of PBS station WGBH Boston.

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Audio Tapes

WAMU-AM, Washington, DC: The Diane Rehm Show

Diane talks to Amy about her book Melons for the Passionate Grower.

How do you determine when a melon is ripe?
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How do you avoid insects and other pests when growing melons?
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WNYC-AM, New York, NY: The Leonard Lopate Show

Leonard Lopate interviews Amy about what led her to write Melons for the Passionate Grower.

What is the origin of heirloom melons?
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