Garden Advice for San Diego If you’re gardening in San Diego, our amazing climates give us the ability to grow many things year-round. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy, even if you’re a “seasoned” gardener. So, we’ve created this article … Read More
Succession Planting Guide
Do you succession plant? If not, you are missing out on keeping your garden as productive as you can. Succession planting is the simple act of always planting new items in the garden so that when your current plants start … Read More
Understanding Types of Seeds
When you decide to grow from seed, one of the more important decisions you make is choosing between different types of seeds — heirloom, hybrid, organic and GMO seeds. We’ve outlined below what we mean by these terms so you can … Read More
Why Grow Organic Produce?
Growing your own organic food garden is rewarding and has several benefits. Here are just a few: Economic Benefit:  Growing organic food for yourself can seem expensive, but with a few tips from us, and other savvy gardeners, you can … Read More
Grow a Vegetable Garden
Grow a vegetable garden in Zones 9 and 10. (And great advice if you are not in our Zone!)Â Growing a vegetable garden in Southern California and beyond is easy if you understand your climate. Here we will outline the … Read More
Summer Garden Tips for Southern California
Summer Garden Tips for Southern California Your summer garden should be giving you more produce than you can eat, but growing in the summer can be challenging. The weather in summer gardens in some areas of Southern California can be … Read More
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
If you want to learn how to start a vegetable garden, we’ve been at it for years here on our organic seed farm in San Diego. We know that a home vegetable garden is an essential part of a healthy and … Read More
Fall Vegetables to Grow
What Vegetables to Plant in the Fall If you’re wondering about which fall vegetables to grow, we can help you have a successful cool-season garden in Zones 9 and 10! Learn what to grow for a bountiful garden you can … Read More
Growing Onions
Growing Onions Growing onions is a must for any garden! There are so many different varieties all with unique flavors that will come to life in your kitchen. Spring onions are sweet, mild, and great in salads. Bulbing onions of … Read More
Growing Bush Beans
The wonders of growing bush beans should not be overlooked in the garden. There are numerous benefits to growing bush beans in the garden, especially in container gardens or urban gardens that have limited space. When to Grow Bush Beans … Read More
Fall Gardening in Southern California
Fall gardening in Southern California’s Mediterranean climate means long, mild autumns and an extended summer growing season. This guide is meant to help you respond to Fall gardening challenges and make the most of this time of year. Characteristics of … Read More
Growing Kale
Growing kale is super easy and can provide you and your family with tons of nutrient-dense food in a small space. There are so many varieties of kale in different colors, shapes, and flavors. One thing they all have in … Read More