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Gardening Gifts Galore – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Our gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — is back for the 2023 holiday season! Welcome to our…
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Growing Potatoes During Fall in Zones 9 and 10

Growing Potatoes During Fall in Zones 9 and 10 Don’t forget your seed potatoes! Growing potatoes from seed potatoes in…
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How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers

How to Grow Sweet Pea Flowers in Zones 9 and 10 If you have ever wondered how to grow sweet…
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2023 Tomato Tasting Results

On August 12th, 2023, we hosted our second annual tomato tasting, Tomatotopia on the Farm. This fun event is a…
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2023 Dahlia Tubers Season Takeaways

As our 2023 Dahlia tubers growing season comes to a close and we look over the garden to see some…
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Gardening in Extreme Heat

Gardening in Extreme Heat Gardening in extreme heat is a common issue for Zones 9 and 10 growers. In fact,…
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Organic Raised Bed Soil Recipe

Over the years, we have developed an organic raised bed soil recipe that will help your plants thrive, conserve moisture…
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Beginner’s Guide to Growing Dahlias

Beginner’s Guide to Growing Dahlias When you are growing Dahlias for the first time, it is always a good idea…
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Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Beds

Raised Beds vs. In-Ground Beds: Pros and Cons Deciding to use raised beds vs. in-ground beds for your gardening space…
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What is Tilling?

What is Tilling? What is tilling, and why is this term such a hot topic in gardening? The term tilling…
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Growing Mustard Greens

Growing mustard greens is super easy; they are prolific and so tasty! Mustard greens can be grown easily in pots,…
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Planting Charts and Calendars

Our planting charts and calendars for growers in Zones 5–10 help you focus on growing crops during the right time…
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Holiday Gift Guide 2022

Gifts for gardeners — that they will actually use — is back for the holidays! Our 2022 Holiday Gift Guide…
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A Rap on Soil

A Rap on Soil By Mel Lions Gardeners have always understood the value of healthy, rich soil. They take great…