Five foundational topics and articles from the field — soil, seed, and the systems that connect them.
Whether you're a home gardener or a working farm, understanding these ideas changes how you grow.
Every harvest removes mass from your soil. On composting, seed saving, and what happens when a garden gives back what it takes.
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Pull a handful of soil and look at it. On reading soil structure, understanding what's happening biologically, and how to rebuild what's been depleted.
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You already know how to do this. On tomatoes, beans, squash, selecting for your conditions, and storing seed correctly.
Read ArticleOpen-pollinated heirloom seeds, hand-grown in Nampa, Idaho. Every variety in our catalog reflects these principles.
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