Planting in Succession
Planting in Succession: A Gardener’s Guide Planting in succession is a powerful technique for keeping garden beds full and harvesting…
Fall Vegetable Planting in Zones 9/10
How to Master Fall Vegetable Planting in Zones 9/10 Fall vegetable planting in Zones 9/10 can be a difficult and…
Coastal Gardening: Tips for Growing in Zone 10’s Microclimates
Zone 9 and 10 are incredibly diverse growing regions, especially along California’s coast, where unique microclimates challenge even experienced gardeners.…
Demystifying Dahlias
How to Plant Dahlia Tubers Knowing how to plant dahlia tubers can be confusing for new growers. Tubers come in…
Open House Sale
For the first time in our history, San Diego Seed Co. will open our small but mighty warehouse to the…
Planting Freesia Bulbs
Planting Freesia Bulbs in Zone 9 and 10 Freesias are magically fragrant flowers often found in small pots at big-box…
Companion Planting Made Easy
What is Companion Planting? Companion planting is one of the more mysterious parts of gardening, even for the most advanced…
Shallow-Rooted Vegetables
Growing Shallow-Rooted Vegetables A common question we are asked is, ‘what vegetables can thrive in shallow containers?’. These crops are…
Planting ranunculus bulbs
Planting ranunculus bulbs Planting ranunculus bulbs or corms is one of the best things you can do for your garden!…
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…
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…
What is Tilling?
What is Tilling? What is tilling, and why is this term such a hot topic in gardening? The term tilling…
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…
A Rap on Soil
A Rap on Soil By Mel Lions Gardeners have always understood the value of healthy, rich soil. They take great…
Benefits of Pelleted Seed
Have you ever tried planting tiny seeds only to find they had washed away when you watered them? Have you…
