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There's nothing more exciting than new raised beds! What's your favorite gardening step: Planning, Planting, Growing, or Harvesting? - Wonderful garden from @ems_allotment_garden https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqahRtnSUS/

It's That Time of Year! Are you harvesting Garlic? Pro Garlic Harvesting Tips Garlic is ready to harvest when the leaves are completely brown, the heads are plump, & the outer skin is thick, dry, & papery. Dig up 1 or 2 plants to check for readiness.... Instead of pulling, dig around plants & gently remove them. Got questions? We're here to help! Gear up for fall planting & sign up to be notified when our best-selling garlic seeds are back in stock! https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-categ/vegetables//

This gorgeous garden is complete with a deer fence, benches, trellises, and foldable tables, making it the perfect kitchen garden retreat. - Gorgeous design by @gardenaryco & @my_nordic_garden https://www.instagram.com/p/CQy7DzXhrpJ/

Yum! Who else is growing eggplants? As the weather continues to heat up, don't forget to protect your plants with shade cloth. Eggplants can suffer from our extreme heat here in Zones 9 &10. Learn more about growing eggplants & shop our seeds here: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-category//eggplant/

How cute is Growing in the Garden's chicken coop? We absolutely love the sign, it completes her gorgeous garden! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CPYljH8Jajn/

Are you growing our Lemon Cucumbers? If so, here are some harvesting tips! - Harvest small for maximum production and best flavor. Check your plants every 2-3 days for more cucumbers. There is always one hiding! Leaving several ripe cucumbers on the plant will take away the energy needed to develop more fruit.... - Pro Tip! Succession plant several times throughout the warm season in areas of Zones 9 and 10 to enjoy a large harvest. - Learn more about these tasty cucumbers & shop seeds here: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com//cuc/lemon-cucumber-seeds/ See more

Do you utilize cattle panel in your garden? It's a durable and inexpensive material that's great for trellises! - Wonderful garden from Rooted Heart Garden https://www.instagram.com/p/CQjEpa9BXk5/

Zinnias are bold, bright, & beautiful plus they attract pollinators! We have them growing all over our urban farm for these reasons & more! Shop all 4 of our zinnias varieties here! https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/?s=zinnia

We love gardeners who inspire us to grow! This tidy & bountiful garden belongs to @apple_acres_dk who gardens in Denmark. - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQtFr_Chm8n/

Happy 4th of July!

Sunflowers are a summer staple! Have you added any to your garden yet? Grow these beauties from summer to fall and shop seeds here: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-categ//sunflowers/

This gorgeous sunset is the perfect backdrop to @simply_home_grown's Texas garden. We can't stop staring! - https://www.instagram.com/p/CPmXn6-Hswe/

Add this small but mighty to your garden this season! Tiny Tim Tomato seeds produce adorably small plants that produce incredible yields for such a tiny plant. Tiny, sweet, and fun to eat! A great choice for gardeners with small growing spaces! Follow this link to learn more and shop seeds: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com//to/tiny-tim-tomato-seeds/

Now these are lucky chickens, check out this chicken coop. Wow! - Got chickens? We do, and they are great for providing fresh eggs, eating some bugs around the farm, and for helping to fertilize. - Adorable coop from @the_kitchengarden ... https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcLBdLgHzI/ https://www.facebook.com/The-Kitchen-Garden-103694364723798/ See more

Herbs are an essential part of every garden! What happens when the weather warms up and your herbs bolt, or it's just reaching the end of its life cycle? It might make sense to pluck the flowers and encourage more growth, but we really enjoy letting our herbs go through their entire life cycle! This often means letting them flower and focus energy on creating seeds. Why? Flowers are great for beneficial pollinators and insects. Plus, they're pretty! Many of the seeds ...(dill, cilantro/coriander, etc.) can be used in the kitchen too. Shop all of our herb varieties here, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-category/herb-seeds/

Here's a little throwback to our September garden! We're so happy it's finally starting to cool down here in San Diego, but during the heatwave, shade cloth was a lifesaver in our garden. - Special appearance from Belle the Farmer! - Learn more about shade cloth and grab some of ours here: https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/s/new-products/shade-cloth/

Tropical milkweed is an eye-catching plant that produces bright flowers of red, orange, and yellow. This plant provides a valuable source of nutrition for monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. Plant bloodflower in your garden in the spring and you are sure to see the amazing yellow and black striped caterpillars (larvae) that are the first stages of the monarch butterfly. Monarchs will lay eggs on the milkweed plant in March and April.... Once the eggs hatch the caterpillars will consume huge portions of the plant as they prepare to turn into the monarch butterfly. Watch this amazing life cycle unfold by grabbing some seeds here, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/milkweed/ See more

Chickens are smart, they know who to follow to get what they want. to crazy chicken gals and guys everywhere, we all become one at some point. - Great video from R Farmstead "My title of #crazychickenlady is officially clinched. These spoiled girls (and Roos) follow me around the yard because they know I’m the treat lady " -... https://www.instagram.com/p/CEIStpig4XC/ See more

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Oh my gosh what's happening to my broccoli plant!? When your broccoli plant begins to flower that is a sign to start harvesting! Ideally, you should begin harvesting before this point, but it is fine to do so now. Flowering is a natural process. Bonus! The flowers add a great flavor, so enjoy them in your salads and stir frys and get harvesting!... - Follow this link for more broccoli growing tips & to shop our seeds! https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-tag/broccoli/ See more

We just restocked Walter Andersen Nursery with lots of fall garden seeds! - If you're not in the San Diego area or would prefer to shop online, you can find all of our fall seeds here, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-/cool-season-crops/

Red Leaf Amaranth, also called Chinese Spinach, is a beautiful addition to your gardenand tasty too! The leaves are eaten just like spinach, raw or cooked. What is most impressive is that they keep their color when cooked. Its immature leaves are tasty and full of nutrients while the flower spikes are beautiful and produce huge amounts of seeds that can be used for grain. This warm-season plant can be grown year-round in San Diego and other mild climates. ... Learn more about this amazing veggie here, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com//amaranth-edible-red-leaf/

We are filming on the farm tomorrow. What gardening questions can we answer? Comment below with ideas!We are filming on the farm tomorrow. What gardening questions can we answer? Comment below with ideas!

What a sunset! - We love this natural garden design in Fallbrook by Pick of the Litter Farm. From the natural wood fencing to the rock outlined garden beds and that view, this is quite the garden spot. - https://www.instagram.com/p/CGBXJr5ghUw/

Our Long Island Mammoth Dill loves cool-season growing and is a must-have for pickling! For fresh dill, harvest when the plant is green and mature. For pickles or other cooking methods, harvest just prior to the opening of flowers. If your dill plant begins to flower, just let it! It’s a favorite of many beneficial insects and butterflies. The flowers are very attractive and look beautiful in pickle jars.... Learn more about its uses here, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com//cool-season-crops/dill-l/

Fall Garden Tour! Here is a sneak peek at what we're currently growing! What's happening in your garden? - Follow this link to shop all of our fall garden seeds, https://sandiegoseedcompany.com/product-/cool-season-crops/