7 Tips to Extend the Life of Your Carved Pumpkin
It’s pumpkin carving season! Don’t let your carved vegetable masterpiece wither and rot before Halloween even arrives. Here are some tips to help your carved pumpkin look great and last...
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.
It’s pumpkin carving season! Don’t let your carved vegetable masterpiece wither and rot before Halloween even arrives. Here are some tips to help your carved pumpkin look great and last...
August can be a challenging time for gardening inspiration as your summer crops start to wind down. Figuring out what’s next can feel overwhelming. Planting a second round of summer crops,...
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...
July is beet harvesting time! The rich, sweet flavor of beets makes them great for pickling. Stay cool in the kitchen without a water bath canner and make some quick...
The month of June isn’t too late to start growing some vegetables. If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, June is a fine time to plant these...
This quick-growing plant is fairly easy to grow once the soil warms up, and will provide a reliable yield of vegetables through the hottest part of the year when other...
Cucumbers are one of the most popular vegetables to grow at home. They’re highly rewarding, producing an abundant harvest of cool, crunchy vegetables that can be eaten fresh or turned...
Some crops will grow much better if planted directly in the garden. Let us take a look at eight different plants that you should direct sow and discuss the reasons...
Have you ever considered growing pumpkins from seed? If you’ve got the space, I highly recommend the experience. It may change your outlook on gardening forever.
Growing seeds that are different from ordinary grocery store varieties has many benefits, both for the home gardener and for the world at large.
Lettuce is a popular cool-season crop that is usually planted in the Spring and Fall. It is a great vegetable for beginning gardeners because it can be directly sown in...
Wondering what to plant in February? William DeMille has graciously shared his personal gardening to-do list for this month to give you some ideas. As always, consider your climate, zone, and gardening...
Meet one of our lesser-known vegetable seeds: cucamelon, or Melothria scabra. This tangy little fruit is also known as Mexican gherkin, Mexican sour cucumber, pepquino, and sandita.