The Allure and History of Appalachian Beans
It happens to even the best gardeners. After a long, hot summer season we give up on weeding and watering and only go out to the garden occasionally to grab...
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How to Grow Brussels Sprouts
Brussels Sprouts can be grown in all areas of the United States. Their long time to maturity and sensitivity to nutrient imbalances have given them a reputation for being difficult....
The Pollinators You Haven't Met Yet
From the buzzing bee to the gliding butterfly, pollinators are indispensable to our environments, gardens, and homes. Pollinating insects and animals travel from plant to plant carrying pollen on their...
When Can I Eat My Veggies? Harvesting How-To
Harvesting the veggies in your garden is probably the most exciting part of the process. You’ve worked all season for your beautiful veggies and you can’t wait to bring them...
Integrative Methods of Pest Control
We all know the feeling of dread that arises as mid-summer creeps in. Just as we’re getting the hang of things and our gardens are thriving- here come the bugs....
Companion Planting: A Guide
Companion planting is the practice of planting different crops near each other that help each other grow. Depending on the pairing, the league can tackle pests, nutrient requirements, pollination needs,...
Grow Your Own Bouquet: Cut Flower Gardens
When high summer arrives, the abundant beauty of our flower gardens can spill inside our houses too. Sow True Seed sells many easy to grow flowers. Flowers don't just add...
How to Grow Turmeric
All About Turmeric (Cucurma longa) Turmeric is a rhizomatous plant in the Zingiberaceae family, which is just the fancy Latin way of saying that it’s related to ginger. It is...
How to Grow Ramps
There’s a kind of craze that spreads when spring comes along over a little plant known colloquially as ramps or spring onions. There is just something about the thick,...
Growing Creasy Greens: A Guide to Your New Garden Favorite
What are Creasy Greens? Creasy greens (Barbarea verna), which go by many names including highland cress, upland cress, and early yellow rocket are part of the Brassica family. “Brassicas you...
How Do I Use Cover Crops?
You’ve definitely heard the phrase and maybe even taken it for a spin but do you really understand the depth of the role that cover crops play in our gardening...
Growing Groundnuts
Groundnuts (Apios americana) are a vining, nitrogen fixing legume that you don’t even know you need yet! This tuber has been found in indigenous diets from Canada to the Gulf...
How to Plant and Grow Zinnia Flowers from Seed
If you want to add a pop of color to your summer garden, you can’t go wrong with zinnias! These easy-to-grow flowers come in a rainbow of colors and all...
Apartment Gardening: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A lot of folks get stumped when it comes to their gardens - especially renters or city folks. We’ll hear people say, “Well, I just don’t have enough space!” or...
Starting Seeds: Getting Started, Troubleshooting, and Beyond
Different Types of Seeds Seeds come in many different shapes and sizes that all serve their own purposes Some seeds, like the coco-de mer, are extremely large and can weigh...
THE Official Sow True Seed Soil Amendment Cheat Sheet
Soil amendments fall into three broad categories: fertilizers, soil conditioners, and biostimulants. Fertilizers provide one or more of the major plant nutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The three numbers on...
How to Plant and Grow Cucumbers at Home
Cucumbers make a great summertime snack, whether they’re eaten fresh from the garden, added to a salad, or made into homemade pickles. And, they’re easy to grow at home, even...