Hope and Practice: Spencer Carter, A Heart Filled With Hope. To celebrate Seed Savers Exchange’s 50th anniversary we will be featuring the work and inspiration of Exchange listers in the Hope and Practice series.
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John Swenson’s successful career in law translates seamlessly into every aspect of his life including his passion for alliums (the genus that includes garlic, onions, and leeks).
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This culinary staple is rarely propagated from seeds. Instead a few aromatic bulbs of garlic are saved from the harvest and replanted year after year.
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John Swenson, garlic aficionado, offers five tips for growing happy, healthy garlic. Since the 1990s, John has donated 150 varieties to the organization’s seed bank, including his beloved ‘Samarkand,’ a “moderately spicy” hardneck he came across in Uzbekistan.
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