Great for filling their raised beds or large containers Coarser than potting mixes, and formulated as a complete soil for organic cultivation of woody plants, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and flowers.
These shears have straight blades with slightly rounded tips, which prevent damage to fruiting and vining crops, herbs and flowers. Carbon steel blades have a chromium coating to stop corrosion.
Cut garlic scapes, harvest tomatoes, greens and herbs. A lightweight harvest shear that gets the job done, but is inexpensive enough for apprentice crews or careless gardeners.
Urtica dioica 3-6' tall. Young shoots are high in minerals and leaves are delicious steamed as early spring greens. Cooking removes the sting. Spreads readily; choose your site carefully. Z2.
A light-textured potting soil with extra perlite, screened to ½". Recommended for the smallest flower and herb seeds. Transplant to a more nutrient-rich blend to grow out. Made in Maine.
Arnica chamissonis 8-12" tall. Low spreading groundcover with bright yellow daisy-like flowers used externally in oils and salves to treat bruises, sprains, inflammation. Z3.
Monarda fistulosa 3-4' tall. Our native wildflower species with aromatic lavender blossoms. This is the variety most commonly used for medicinal purposes. Z3.
Eupatorium perfoliatum 5-7' tall. Flat-topped clusters of white to lavender flowerheads. Stimulates the immune system. Fetching addition to the perennial border. Z3.
Symphytum officinale 24-48" tall. Clusters of pinkish purple flowers above bristled foliage. Known for skin-soothing properties. Recommended as an orchard companion. Z3.
Echinacea purpurea 3-5' tall. Spiny seedheads are a beautiful coppery yellow-brown, surrounded by a single row of reflexed lavender-purple petals. Tinctured roots boost the immune system. Z3.
Echinacea paradoxa 3-5' tall. Bright pure-yellow flowers with drooping petals surround spiky dark brown seed cones—irresistible to gobbling goldfinches! Z3.
Solanum melongena Dark purple skin. (60 days) F-1 hybrid. This long 7x2" dark purple Italian “sword” is great for cooks who like uniform slices. Flavor is smooth and mild with no bitterness.
Amaranthus hybridus (65 days to flower, 125 days to seed) Open pollinated. Is it a green vegetable? An ornamental? A gluten-free grain? Why, yes! No wonder Amaranth was sacred in pre-Columbian Mexico.
Urtica dioica Open pollinated. Perennial. Grows 3-6'. Young shoots and leaves are delicious steamed as spring greens, very high in minerals and protein.
Monarda punctata Open pollinated. A whimsical beauty with complex blossoms and many culinary and medicinal uses. Its oregano-like aroma and flavor is lovely for tea and seasoning.
Gaultheria procumbens 6-10". Aromatic evergreen native groundcover. Glossy dark green leaves. Bell-shaped white flowers in June. Vivid red berries. Self-pollinating. Z3.
Hamamelis virginiana 8-20' x same. Small fall-flowering tree or large shrub. Brilliant golden-yellow fall color. Quirky yellow flowers in November. Z3.
This lightweight metal box is just the right size for neatly filing our standard-sized seed packets. Perfectly portable. Comes with dividers, seed storage reference chart, and a handy handbook.
An approachable botany textbook and herbal field guide to North American plants with colorful illustrations on nearly every page. Regularly updated by the author since its release in 1996.
Medicago sativa Perennial legume, up to 3' high. This fragrant plant has beautiful purple flowers and is great for hay and as a cover crop. Herbalists consider it a valuable nutritive tonic.
Herbal blend. Preliminary research at California State U showed that Vermi-tox performed as well as injectable Ivermectin in reducing strongyle eggs in the feces just-weaned goat kids.
Arctium lappa (120 days) Open pollinated. Standard Japanese variety. Thin 1-2' long mild earthy root for stir-fries, soups and herbal medicine. Can be dug in spring with parsnips.
Soluble borate for fluid fertilizers and nutrient sprays. Boron is essential for all stages of tree growth and fruit set. Powder mixes easily in any spray solution.
Symphytum × uplandicum 24–48" tall. Great companion plant for orchards. Excellent addition to the compost pile. Rich in silica, nitrogen, magnesium, calcium, potassium and iron. Z3.
A netted grid of 6.5" squares can be used vertically or horizontally. Unlike our poly trellis netting, jute netting does not stretch. Withstands up to three seasons of use.
A netted grid of squares can be used vertically or horizontally. Unlike our poly trellis netting, jute netting does not stretch. Withstands up to three seasons of use.
Rumex acetosa (60 days) Open pollinated. Thick sword-shaped lemony-flavored leaves picked when young and tender. A special treat in early spring. Perennial hardy to Z3.
