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Sustainable Gardening for All: Simple Ideas, Real Rewards

Sustainable Gardening for All: Simple Ideas, Real Rewards

Sustainable gardening isn’t some fancy new idea—it’s just good old-fashioned common sense. It’s about working with nature instead of against it, using what you’ve got, and growing food, flowers, and herbs in a way that keeps the soil rich, the bees buzzing, and the pantry full. You don’t need a science degree or a big budget—just some seeds, a little know-how, and the willingness to dig in.

If you’ve ever thought “sustainable gardening” was just a trendy term cooked up by modern-day tree huggers, stick with us—you might be surprised. It turns out this old-fashioned, common-sense approach is not only really good for the soil and your garden in general, but it’s also easy for anyone to put into practice, no matter your experience or outlook. We used to feel daunted by the whole subject…but, we promise it’s simpler than it sounds.

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It’s Not Too Late – What You Can Still Plant in July: Make the Most of Summer with These Quick-Growing Heirlooms

Plant in July -  Seedling growing out of a pot.

Mid-summer might feel like the end of the planting season, but in many areas—especially USDA Zones 3 through 10—July still offers a window of opportunity to squeeze in a little more of your favorite heirloom varieties. Whether your spring crops have finished or pests and weather forced a replant, you can still harvest a satisfying garden before frost. Many fast-growing heirloom varieties thrive when sown in warm soil, maturing quickly enough to give you fresh vegetables before season’s end.

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Composting in Fall: How to Make the Most of Fallen Leaves and Garden Waste

Composting in Fall: How to Make the Most of Fallen Leaves and Garden Waste

As the vibrant colors of autumn start to fade and the temperature drops, homeowners and gardeners are left with an abundance of fallen leaves, garden trimmings, and end-of-season plant debris.

Instead of viewing this seasonal accumulation as waste, fall presents an excellent opportunity to enrich your soil through composting! By turning fallen leaves and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost, you can create a valuable resource for your garden that will help benefit your garden in future seasons. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of composting in fall, discuss effective composting techniques, and provide tips to optimize your composting process during the autumn months. If you’ve ever wanted to learn composting in the fall, but felt daunted by the learning curve, this article may be just what you need to get started!

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Heirloom Seed Varieties for Extreme Heat Conditions

Malabar Spinach survives well in extreme heat conditions.

Q. I’m in Southern California, and it is HOT here, I’m looking for some leafy greens that can stand extreme heat conditions. I saw you have the Malabar Spinach and that’s supposed to be pretty good for zone 9/10… Do you have any recommendations of heat tolerant varieties lettuce, spinach, cucumbers etc. Anything else you can  recommend based on what you’ve seen growing in your garden?

A. Thank you for your patience in awaiting the list. 🙂 We took your requested varieties and expanded our search, deciding to make it a topic to share with all customers who live in extreme heat areas. Thank you for sparking this research! Below the lists, we also have added some links to articles you may find helpful for extreme heat conditions, and some tips that are helpful when gardening in high heat. We hope you find this helpful. May God bless your gardening efforts!

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Gardening for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Growing an Awesome Garden

Gardening For Beginners Introduction

Gardening for Beginners: Learn the Basics of Growing an Awesome Garden

If you’ve never experienced the joy of gardening, now is the perfect time to start. Gardening for beginners is not only a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but it also offers gentle exercise and a rewarding sense of accomplishment.

There’s nothing quite like strolling through your heirloom garden, picking fresh, juicy tomatoes or cucumbers to craft the ultimate crisp salad. Plus, when you plant heirloom non-GMO seeds, you’re choosing crops that are naturally flavorful and true to their original genetics—perfect for cultivating the rich tastes and quality our ancestors enjoyed. Heirloom seeds deliver produce that’s not only vibrant and robust but also free from genetic modification, making them the best choice for natural, flavorful crops straight from your heirloom garden.

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