Grow Your Own Saffron
02Jan
Many of you know Saffron as “The World’s Most Expensive Spice”, but did you know it can be easily grown right in your own backyard garden?
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Frost Dates
18Dec
Frost dates are the days (on average) in every zone that that area experiences its last frost in the spring and its first frost in the fall. Between these dates are the days where the temperature does not dip below 32 degrees F. In many places it’s summer and temperatures stay high above that threshold. Learning how to grow in your growing zone is an essential part of understanding frost dates.
Best Practices for Fall Vegetable Gardening
18Sep
Fall vegetable gardening can be a bit of a relief after the chaos of summer. Sometimes, after relishing in months of delicious, juicy tomatoes, colorful beans, and tall sweet corn, we just want to go...
The Beginner's Guide to Planting Sunflower Seeds
12Jul
Planting sunflower seeds is one of the most joyous things we can do. The bright flowers and tall stalks offer beauty in the garden and as cut flowers in the home. The birds and bees...
Discover the Different Types of Spinach for Your Garden
10Jul
Spinach is a wonderful green to have in your cool weather (and hot weather - but more on that later) garden. There are different types of spinach to grow for every context, and knowing which...
How to Keep Pests Out of Your Garden
26Jun
We’ve all seen it happen. One day your crops are stunning, green, and thriving under the golden sun. Maybe even a couple tomatoes are close to harvest time. The next day you go out to...
Everything to Know About Squash Seedlings - A Complete Guide
17May
Growing squash from seed is one of the most rewarding garden tasks out there. Whether you’re growing prolific summer squash or massive winter squash, you’re sure to see results. Squash seedlings are easy to start...
How to Grow Kale From Seed - A Comprehensive Guide
13Feb
A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Kale From Seed Kale is a cultural icon. From smoothies, to chips, to massaged or simply sauteed with a little bit of garlic, kale is a major force in the...
Seed Shelf Life Demystified: How Long Are Your Vegetable Seeds Good For?
30Jan
We get asked this question all the time: “how long do vegetable seeds last?” The answer is simultaneously simple and complicated. However, we can break it down for you. At Sow True Seed we get...
Raised Garden Bed Ideas for Your Spring Planting
06Dec
Raised garden beds are great for lots of reasons! Raised beds warm up earlier in the spring, making early planting easy. They can be filled with high quality soil instead of spending years improving...
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Lemon Cucumbers
09Nov
Unveil the secrets of growing a fruitful Lemon cucumber plant. Our guide walks you through each stage, ensuring a bountiful harvest. Dive in now!
How to Cold Stratify Seeds
06Nov
Seeds are interesting little gems! Sometimes we try and try to get them to germinate - especially those gorgeous native wildflowers - and they just won’t! What you may be missing is stratification. What is...