Seeds Blog

Forcing flower bulbs indoors for Christmas is a great way to get some fresh color during the dreary months of winter. It is simple to do and can bring lots of joy around the holidays! Some bulbs that are ideal...

Here in Pennsylvania, our season is reaching its crescendo when most gardeners have more tomatoes and peppers then they know what to do with. This abundance leads many gardeners down the path of preservation; whether that be canning, freezing or...

If you are looking for a beautiful and unique spice to effortlessly grow in your garden saffron crocus might fit the requirements! Saffron crocus are by far the most popular fall blooming crocus. In recent years the price of saffron has...

What are cover crops? Cover crops are crops that are used to protect and improve the health of soil! They can be used in gardens, cropland, pastures, and lawns to achieve several different soil improvement goals. Protecting the soil from...

Cover crops have so many amazing benefits and are an essential part of soil health. Even so, you may be asking yourself, why does it matter to me? Even if you are not a farmer or gardener, understanding that the...

Container gardening may be the new best way to grow delicious, fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits without plowing, digging, weeding, or disturbing mature vegetation in a yard or established garden. Container gardening has many advantages, including growing food (or flowers!)...

Early spring means it is time to plant onions – those delicious vegetables that add flavor and zing to almost any dish! This biennial bulb loves lots of sunshine, slightly acidic soil, and cool temperatures. They also store well in...

Asparagus lovers, rejoice! This spring crop is delicious, nutritious, easy to grow, and a single planting can yield harvests for 15 to 20 years! Growing asparagus in our area takes some planning and cultivation, but these vegetables are the “crown”...

Can container variety seeds be planted in the ground? The short answer is YES. Container seeds can be planted directly into the ground with excellent results. Proper potting mix, water, sun exposure, and fertilizer will get plants off to a...