how did a 56-year-old seed catalog totally change my garden vibe?

My dad snagged this Burpee seed catalog when he was just 14, and now it’s a vintage treasure in our family. Flipping through those old pages, I realized he started small—just a few seeds and a patch of dirt. That’s how I got hooked, too. No fancy tools, just patience and a bit of hope. I learned that saving seeds from year to year actually works, and old-school tips like soaking seeds overnight really help. Watching those first sprouts pop up is still the best feeling. Every season, I find myself reaching for the same advice my dad got decades ago: trust the process, and don’t stress if things don’t look perfect. The real magic is in the growing, not just the harvest. #gardening #familytraditions #vintage