Category Archives: Garden Advice

10 tips for Attracting Bees and other Pollinators and Harvesting Great Cucumbers, Squash and Melons

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Irena

By Ira Wallace   Photos by Irena Hollowell Abundant harvests of cucumbers, squash, melons and all their cucurbit relatives like gourds depend on having many active pollinators. Each squash or cucumber blossom requires multiple visits to make a perfectly formed fruit. … Continue reading →

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Planning and Planting for an Abundant Fall and Winter Harvest

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Lisa Dermer

article by Ira Wallace, with Lisa Dermer, photo by Irena Hollowell Who wouldn’t want a fall garden abundantly producing cabbages, broccoli, carrots, turnips, parsnips, radishes, bok choi, Brussels sprouts, a wide variety of greens, and even peas? The trick to … Continue reading →

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Seeking input: what are your top five heirloom tomatoes?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Lisa Dermer

Overwhelmed by heirlooms? We sell seeds for over 100 tomato varieties, and we feel that all those varieties have special value to be preserved. So we understand that choosing which to grow in your home garden can be daunting, especially … Continue reading →

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