Planting According to Your USDA Hardiness Zone
The 2025 planting season is right around the corner, so it is time to start planning our gardens! We need to choose what seeds to plant and figure out the...
Learn about gardening from the basics to advanced skills. Find information on different heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, microgreens, and more. Enjoy the bounty of your harvest with recipes and food preservation information.
The 2025 planting season is right around the corner, so it is time to start planning our gardens! We need to choose what seeds to plant and figure out the...
Each ecoregion has native plants known as “Keystone Plants”. These keystone native plants are the pillars of the local food web, providing food and habitat for insects and the birds...
The best beginner crops include fast-growing, low-maintenance varieties that aren’t too fussy and will survive common mistakes. We can help you choose the right seeds for beginning gardeners, whether you’re...
When we began researching to create our Ultimate Medicinal Herb seed collection, we wanted to choose herbs and flowers that could serve as a broad natural pharmacy. We knew that...
The holidays are right around the corner so we have worked with some of our favorite content creators to come up with gift ideas for gardeners and anyone interested in...
As the weather gets colder, some of your perennial plants may need to come indoors. This will depend on each variety's temperature sensitivity and your climate. Here are some helpful tips...
Can you imagine autumn without pumpkins? Fall wouldn’t be complete without these vibrant beauties. For some, a trip to the pumpkin patch is enough to satisfy their yearly pumpkin craving....
Fall is an ideal time to plant seeds that will reward you with a spectacular display of flowers come spring and early summer. Certain flower seeds, especially those that benefit from...
Mugwort, or Artemisia vulgaris, is a healing plant with a rich history and a wide range of uses. Its Latin name comes from the Greek goddess Artemis. Today, it still has...
Paying attention to the different varieties of weeds growing in and around our garden can tell us what the soil needs and inform us about the ideal crops to plant...
Whether you call it bitter gourd, karela, ampalaya, granja, or balsam pear, Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) is one of the more exotic seed varieties we carry. We’re here to help...
Chamomile is one of the most well-known medicinal herbs in the world and has been revered since ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times. However, there are two different plants with...
In the best of times, gardening is a richly rewarding, joyful experience, but sometimes getting there can be difficult. It’s important to be prepared for the challenges that will come.