Garden Blog

Why is Sow True Seed against the use of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms)?

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We sell many members of this family: several varieties of pumpkins and many winter squash (C. maxima, C. mixta, C. moschata, C. pepo). Most take 75 to 120 days to mature. Here are a few to consider for next year’s garden

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Nature plants most of her seeds in the Fall. In the wild, flowers bloom and ripen all season.

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Sheaves of corn, hay rides and pumpkin patches are popping up on roadsides. Many things in the garden are ready to harvest.  But when in the growth cycle is the best time?

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Its harvest time and the nights are getting cooler. The average 1st frost date is October 23rd in Asheville according to the NC Extension. Brevard and Boone are October 8th, Charlotte is November 5th.

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Before you know it, the cold and flu season will be upon us again. Why not make your own  medicinal tea now in preparation?

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In the thick of harvesting tomatoes, squash and eggplants, don’t forget to keep planting seeds. The warm-season crops will soon slow down. Now is the time to sow your late fall into winter harvest.

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Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum var. ampeloprasum) is an extra large mild tasting relative of garlic. A single bulb can weigh over a pound!

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For starters, like apples, tomatoes and most veggies, fresh garlic just tastes better.

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  Tomato Biscuit recipe

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Crop rotation is a systematic approach to deciding where and when to plant what on your land. It can prevent the spread of blights and pests, as well as replenish the soil. It’s based on the understanding of certain natural cycles.

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Differences between hardneck or softneck garlic.

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