Prize-winning Essays on Freedom of Speech, Censorship & Advertising Bans was published in 1987 by tobacco conglomerate, Philip Morris under the banner of its magazine, Philip Morris Magazine. The 54 essays– the winners– were among over 4000 submissions to an advertisement that appeared in the September 1986 issues of “major magazines and newspapers throughout the
I once did a series of posts on four of my favorite seed companies. These companies feature heirloom and rare vegetable seeds (and more) for the home gardener. Rather than linking to the old posts, I’m going to fresh-post my reviews this year. (I’ve copied with minor edits and noted updates from the originals.) I’ll
By column back to front: tomatillo, Napoli & ? tomato; black cherry & honor bright tomato, gooseberry; hyssop, marjoram long purple eggplant A closer look at the hyssop which is cute as a button Columns (or rows depending on your perspective) back to front (left to right): society chives, thyme (because you need enough thyme
Preserving the future, one seed at a time™ The fourth in the short series on seed companies I like is Victory Seeds, located near Liberal Oregon. (I’m a customer. That’s all.) Victory Seeds is not unlike Botanical Interests in that the selection is very large (unlike New Hope Seed Company), although the focus at Victory
I got an email from New Hope Seed Company. They are having a sale! I will order Aunt Hatie’s red okra, whippoorwill blackeyes (cowpeas = blackeyed peas), and the hardshell melon seeds. I’ll also pre-order one of those sweet potatoes. The red okra is delicious and beautiful. Okra is related to hollyhock, rose of Sharon,