He who controls the seed controls the food. He who controls the food controls the people.

A time-honored staple in the Red Dragon's garden, cowpeas are a symbol of resilience and abundance. These heat-loving legumes thrive in poor soil, require minimal care, and return nutrients to the earth as they grow. With their creamy texture and rich flavor, cowpeas are perfect for fresh eating, drying, or saving for seed. Dependable, versatile, and deeply rooted in tradition, cowpeas are a must-have for any self-sufficient garden.

This striking heirloom brings gothic elegance and pollinator magic to the Red Dragon’s garden. Towering and dramatic, Nigra hollyhocks flaunt deep maroon, nearly black blooms that beckon hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees with their old-world charm. A true conversation piece, this tall beauty adds vertical drama to borders and garden beds while supporting biodiversity. Easy to grow and stunning in bloom, Nigra hollyhock is a bold expression of nature’s mystery and magnetism.

A beloved multi-purpose powerhouse in the Red Dragon’s garden, Pacific Beauty Calendula shines with cheerful blooms in sunny shades of gold, orange, and apricot. This generous self-seeder returns year after year, offering beauty, resilience, and healing. We harvest its petals for soothing teas, nourishing balms, and skin-healing salves, while its vibrant flowers invite pollinators and help deter garden pests. A true herbal ally, Calendula is both medicine and magic in bloom.

Steeped in history and bursting with color, the Hyacinth Bean has earned its place as a treasured favorite in the Red Dragon’s garden—just as it once was in Thomas Jefferson’s. From mid-summer through fall, this vigorous climber puts on a spectacular show of vibrant purple blooms and shimmering seed pods that dazzle against lush green foliage. A magnet for bees, butterflies, and admiration alike, it’s as easy to grow as it is to love. With its heirloom charm and reliable seed-saving habit, the Hyacinth Bean is a living legacy that brings beauty, biodiversity, and joy to every season.