May 25, 2026
There’s a moment every spring when gardeners step outside, look at their beds, and think: “Okay… now what?” The soil looks a little tired.The beds look a little empty.And everything feels just a tiny bit suspicious after winter. Good news: your soil isn’t dead. It’s...
Plant a Legacy: Sponsor an Orchard Tree
May 4, 2026
Be part of something that grows for generations. Our community orchard is expanding—and you can help bring it to life by sponsoring a fruit or nut tree in honor of someone special. Whether it’s a heartfelt memorial, a meaningful thank-you, or a unique gift for...
How to Harden Off SeedlingsA gentle guide to giving your pampered plants a little loving tough love
Apr 21, 2026
You did it. You started seeds. You nurtured them indoors. You checked on them like proud plant parents. Now your seedlings are green, healthy, and feeling very good about themselves. Before you send them straight into the garden, there’s one critical step that...
Dream It, Plan It, Grow It: Designing Your Best Garden YetHigh-Country Zone 6b Tips for Sketching, Rotating, Companion Planting & Starting Those First Seeds Indoors
Apr 7, 2026
Winter in the high country is like nature’s big “Pause” button. The beds are sleeping, the hoses are frozen in positions that defy physics, and the pine trees are quietly judging us for last summer’s watering habits. But while the garden rests… the gardener dreams....
Seed Snails: The Space-Saving, Budget-Friendly Way to Start Seeds(Yes, they look silly. Yes, they work.)
Mar 17, 2026
If you’ve spent any time in gardening circles lately, you may have heard whispers of a new seed-starting trend: seed snails. They’re rolled, they’re compact, and they somehow manage to grow a shocking number of seedlings in a very small space. Think of seed snails as...
What Is Winter Sowing — and Why Do You Need to Know?
Mar 3, 2026
Winter sowing is a simple, brilliant method for starting seeds outdoors during the cold months, using mini-greenhouses such as milk jugs, clear bins, or other recycled containers. Instead of coddling seedlings under lights indoors, you let natural winter conditions —...