1. a seed your Grandmother gives you
   a seed that's worth a lot of money
2. a seed from a variety of plant that has been around for many years

Heirloom veggies are harder to come by since the advent of hybrid veggies, which are prettier and more disease-resistant. But most agree that heirlooms taste the best.

1. lettuce
   kale
2. collard greens

Kale and collards are members of the mustard family, but lettuce actually is the head of its own household. Members of the lettuce family include romaine, endive and dandelion.

1. peppers
   cauliflower
2. tomatoes

Peppers and tomatoes both like warmer weather, but cauliflower can take on the frost. Plus, it tastes much better in cooler months.

1. attracting beneficial insects
   warding off pests
2. stopping weed growth

Companion planting is often employed by organic gardeners to protect plants from harmful pests and attract beneficial insects. But the only way to stop weeds from growing is to pull them out.

1. black walnut
   asparagus
2. dill

Tomatoes repel the asparagus beetle, which is the main destroyer of asparagus crops. Dill attracts tomato horn worms, and black walnuts actually inhibit the growth of all nightshades.

1. true
2. false

The last frost date is a guideline for planting vegetable gardens and varies from climate to climate.

1. tobacco
   belladonna
2. Tabasco sauce

Tabasco sauce will burn your tongue and smoking may eventually kill you, but belladonna is a poisonous plant that was used to murder enemies in ancient times.

1. coffee grounds
   sugar
2. banana peels

Banana peels are great for adding phosporous and potassium, but spent coffee grounds pack a mighty nitrogen punch. Save the sugar for tea time in the garden.

1. horses
   cows
2. dogs

Manure from animals who eat meat generally isn't recommended for use in your vegetable garden, because parasites or other disease organisms can be easily transmitted to humans. Stick to the manure from herbivores, like cows and horses.

1. sand
   wood chips
2. vermiculite

Clay is so compact that it needs smaller amendments that make it looser and improve its permeability. While vermiculite does have high permeability, it's usually used because of its water retention properties, which clay already has.