garden advice

3 min read 2022-06-09 20:50:35

Food Preservation Resources

Even a small home garden can produce a bounty of food. While this is a wonderful thing, it can be a bit overwhelming. Beyond trying to eat plenty of

4 min read 2022-06-03 22:44:19

As grocery, fertilizer, and other prices continue to rise, many backyard gardeners are digging deep to grow their own food. Whether you’ve been

3 min read 2022-05-25 00:17:13

In the Southeast, growing sweet potatoes is an excellent option for filling more of your pantry with homegrown food. While most people grow sweet

2 min read 2022-05-18 00:19:23

We’re so excited to be able to carry one of our neighbor’s books! Krista and Skyler Rahm of Forrest Green Farm in Louisa County, Virginia, have

3 min read 2022-05-12 05:40:47

There’s nothing like meals with homegrown ingredients straight from your garden. Grocery store produce can’t compare in flavor or price. If your

3 min read 2022-05-03 23:10:19

Okra has long been a common crop in southern gardens. This warm-weather-loving plant originated in northeast Africa and was brought to the U.S. in

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May, Oh My! How rich and luxuriant you are. I want to bathe in your greenness, shower beneath your blossom and dream in your flowery meadows. If

3 min read 2022-04-29 03:24:52

Most seed savers get started with a few large-seeded, easy-to-grow and harvest crops, like beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, and squash. If you’re

3 min read 2022-04-20 01:36:02

Gardening is an age-old occupation, and over the years, gardeners have come up with some interesting ways to improve their production. Garden

4 min read 2022-04-12 22:28:46

There’s a lot to love about gardening. You spend time in nature, grow beautiful flowers and delicious food, and save some money on your grocery

4 min read 2022-04-06 23:22:06

If you’ve found your way to the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange blog, you probably have at least the basic knowledge that not all seeds or seed

3 min read 2022-03-29 23:41:44

In a previous post, we gave you 22 reasons to save seed in 2022. We hope that all of our customers are considering saving some seed this year. If

5 min read 2022-03-23 05:31:54

Bigger isn’t always better! These ten mini vegetables provide incredible beauty and flavor in little packages. They’re great for folks looking to

6 min read 2022-03-16 02:16:07

In just a tiny handful, seeds contain hope for the future, culture, memories of the past, and beauty and produce to fill the garden and home for the

3 min read 2022-03-09 03:29:16

Herbalism can seem like a beautiful way to connect with nature and work on your wellness, but it can also be daunting and mysterious. How do people