Seeds Savers in Decorah, Iowa
Made it to Seed Savers today. What a beautiful drive. Of course it was early spring in northern Iowa so there was not a lot growing. I had heard that by the end of summer the side of the barn is completely covered with Grandpa Ott morning glories. I guess we will have to make another trip then. (I did love this photo opp. of the vintage lawn chair by the barn door.)
Vintage Chair at Seed Savers
I bought two tomatillos, something I have never grown. (I have been watching Rick Bayless’ Mexico — One Plate at a Time and have been intrigued by this vegetable–or is it a fruit?) I also bought “Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry” which also looked interesting. My favorite find was a “Giant Italian Parsley.” The leaves are about 1-inch across and I cannot wait to cook with it.
I loved the formal look of the herb garden with the concrete finials and mounds of thyme.
Vegetable Garden
- Herb Garden
Mounds of Thyme
What a great place to spend the day. We took our two nephews and we had a great time exploring the farm (with heirloom varieties of chickens and cattle), a spring fed pond, streams and hiking trails. If you are ever in northern Iowa, I would definitely recommend going here!
