Redwood Seeds Blog

Have you already planted your beans? Or maybe you are getting ready to soon? Here are a few things to consider! Plus, let me introduce some of my favorite varieties...

There was a time when I only planted edible crops in my garden. Now I love to plant flowers as well- and actually many of them are edible, like calendula, zinnia,...

Make this your year to learn seed saving! This virtual class, presented April 18, 2026 by Kalan Redwood will prepare you to save your own garden seeds.  You will learn...

It can be a constant summer challenge in these high heat regions to keep your garden happy and healthy. Here are some of my top tips to deal with the...

We love growing lush heads of lettuce- this is our method! Follow this step by step guide for success every time. 

If you are hoping to grow your own onions this year, now is a good time to start the seeds in pots. Follow this step by step guide how to...

Choosing the right tomato varieties for your climate can make all the difference in your garden. Learn how to select short-season or long-season tomatoes, understand determinate vs. indeterminate growth habits,...

This melon crossed an ocean 40 years ago and has been saved locally by Sherri Graham ever since. Sherri's daughter, travelling as an exchange student in the mid 1980s, brought the...

If you are in zones 9+ get a jumpstart on your spring garden by sowing culinary and flowering herbs now. This is a great time to direct sow Cilantro, Dill,...

I usually like to start flower seedlings in 2 inch cells about 4-5 weeks before I would plant them outside. However, depending on the length of your season you can...

  Big Max Pumpkin: If you are interested in entering a giant pumpkin contest this is a good variety to try. We were going for good seed production so isolation distances...

What seeds to plant and when?? My general advice is to wait a little longer. It is mid January- cold, dark and wet. Until there is a bit more natural daylight,...