"...there is no better source of vitamins and minerals than fresh organic vegetables as part of a balanced diet." —From "Gardening for Nutrition" in eNewsletter #60

Dear Organic Gardeners,

By the time that you read this, you should have received your 2007 Seeds of Change catalog. Our theme this year is "A Feast for the Senses." And, while the theme refers to the innumerable sensory joys of growing an organic garden, this "feast" begins right on the cover with a visually stunning photo collage by catalog designer Zizi Vlaun.

"Creating this was a lot of fun," she says. "It's a bit like planting a garden...with thousands of pictures to choose from, it was exciting to place things together and see what kind of synergies developed that reflect the Seeds of Change experience."

Reflecting that experience, her inspiring digital montage includes pictures of gardeners of all ages, some of the organic seed growers that are featured throughout the catalog, one world-renowned chef, and, of course, some of the gorgeous plant varieties that you'll discover throughout the pages to follow.

	New Introductions for 2007 Kelle Carter introduces us to her new favorite seed varieties and highlights some of our new garden tools... Read More >
	Gardening for Nutrition Ideas for growing a high-nutrition garden with Seeds of Change varieties to aid your garden planning... Read More >
	Farm Report Erica Renaud updates us on winter at the Research Farm... Read More >

In this year's catalog, in addition to hundreds of the finest organic seed varieties from around the world, including twenty-one new introductions, you'll also find everything else you'll need to create your dream garden, from tools and books, to soil amendments and pest controls. If you haven't received your free copy yet, click here to have one mailed to you.

Speaking of new introductions, after years of testing and generating sufficient high-quality seed stock, our research staff has come up with some great offerings for 2007. Field Coordinator Kelle Carter tells us about some of her favorites in this issue and also profiles some of the exciting tools and other products that are new for this year.

When I think of organic gardening as a feast for the senses, I also think of a feast for the body. Recent research is beginning to confirm that organically grown food is more nutritious, something many of us have known intuitively for years. But if you really want to pack your diet with nutrition, careful selection of varieties in a diverse organic garden can amp up your garden's nutritional contribution to your diet even more. In my essay, Gardening for Nutrition, I explore some ideas for growing a high-nutrition garden with Seeds of Change varieties.

In our Farm Report this month, Research Director Erica Renaud keeps us up-to-date on the activities of our New Mexico research facility; she also outlines some of the new seed quality initiatives to be put in place for 2007. And finally, Greenhouse and Pathology Coordinator Emily Gatch shares some interesting news and ideas, from radish carving to rating the sweetness of onions.

As you begin planning your garden for 2007, rest assured that Seeds of Change will be here to help you through every step of the process with more seasonal eNewsletters, an extensive archive of articles from previous editions, and, most importantly, the seeds and supplies you need to make it all happen.

All the best to you and yours for the New Year and for the gardening season to come,
Scott Vlaun, Editor


Photo caption: The cover of our 2007 Garden Catalog, click to enlarge!

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