Year-Round Harvest- Planning your garden April 25, 2022Kalan Redwood A common question I hear is, "What do I plant, when?" Timing is a cornerstone in the garden. For experienced gardeners this becomes intuitive, but when you are first embarking...
Variety Spotlight Sunflowers April 16, 2022Kalan Redwood There are many things to love about the sunflower: its beauty, height, vigor and food potential to name a few. They have been a regular in my garden for the...
Seed Starting: Tips for strong seedlings April 09, 2022Kalan Redwood Seed starting at its most base level is a very simple equation. Seeds+light+water=plants. There are a few variables like temperature and planting depth that can effect your outcome. In this...
Water Wise: Gardening in times of heat, drought and smoke April 01, 2022Kalan Redwood It is no secret the heat is on; conditions are drier and it affects us all. Some of my top tips for gardening through hot, smoky summers are as follows:...
Save Seed at Home: Learn the basics for seed saving in the home garden March 18, 2022Kalan Redwood Pocket seeds are a thing! Do you walk by interesting plants and stuff seeds into your pockets? We do too. I first began gardening in my early 20s and soon...
Variety Spotlight: Padron Peppers March 10, 2022Kalan Redwood Buenos dias! This weekend I'd like to tell you about one more pepper that I love. Pimientos de Padron are a variety of Capsicum annuum, most often eaten fried in...
Tomato Time: How to plant tomatoes from seed March 06, 2022Kalan Redwood Starting tomatoes from seed is a breeze when you follow a few simple tips. Read here to learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving.
Our Seed Story March 06, 2022Kalan Redwood Our journey to seed saving began in 2007 and has culminated today in offering organic veggie and herb seeds online and in 70 store locations.
Planning the Fall Garden August 13, 2020Abby Lawless FALL GARDENS: FROM PLANNING TO PLANTING We cannot believe how fast summer is flying by here on the farm! August really snuck up on us and it is time once...
Grow Your Own Salad Greens April 04, 2020Kalan Redwood Are you looking for quick crops to supplement your diet? Salad greens are a great choice. If you have a bit of a yard or even some large pots or a...
How To Start a Garden From Seed March 28, 2020Kalan Redwood Seed Starting Questions? Read our Planting Instructions blog post!
Seed Starting Tips for Tomatoes, Peppers and Eggplants February 13, 2020Kalan Redwood Tomatoes, peppers and eggplants all need to be started about 6-8 weeks before they are planted outside after the last frost date. Read here to learn how we seed these...