This month we will focus on Integrated Pest Management. Before you start spraying chemicals, even the organic ones, there are steps to take. Let's talk about how to deal with pests in your garden.

Our mantra is cool, dark and dry when storing your seeds. Getting to the “storing” part however is the challenge. Making sure you harvest your crops at optimal times with the right amount of dry down is critical. Not too difficult a task when you learn a few tricks. Once you do, you will never forget because the plants will remind you. This is one of the more rewarding parts of growing plants for seed because the bounty seems never ending. Come Chat with Us!

Join Greg and Heidi for a lively conversation about their journey into their new farm. Get the inside scoop on their last 18 months and how they transformed the place into a thriving farm.

Our modern-day grains have gone through huge genetic changes and many would say not particularly for the better. There is a harkening back to ancient and heritage grains that are better for bellies, taste great and are easy to grow. Join us for this Seed Chat to learn about the Fresh Flour movement and how it is taking the country by storm. Come Chat with Us!

Tuesday, November 28th 4pm Pacific /5pm Mountain & AZ / 6 pm Central / 7pm Eastern Arizona will be 5pm MST/PDT - TIME CHANGE with Farmer Greg and Enoch Graham […]

Who doesn’t love wildflowers? Contrary to popular belief you don’t toss wildflowers on your land and hope they grow. Like most crops they need special tending to get them started. If you are really daring, you might mimic the patterns of the plants whose seeds you want to sprout. But keep in mind wild plants put out thousands of seeds because so many don’t make it. They are looking for the odds to be in their favor. Oh and organic wildflower seeds? Sorry you will probably have to make your own. So many wonderful things can happen when we learn the dance of wildflower propagation. Come Chat with Us

In this edition of Seed Chat, Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson simplify the intricate world of flower anatomy into digestible insights for any level of gardener. Emphasizing the relevance of understanding flower parts, the duo investigates flowers, and fruits, highlighting their functions and significance in plant life. Bill and Greg’s informative and fun approach makes plant science accessible and relevant for all. Come Chat with Us!

When adding a new animal to your homestead, especially a new KIND of animal, there are things that you can do to help ensure they have a good smooth transition to your place. Minimizing stress by doing a few key things can help your new critters be healthy

Don’t throw away seeds collected for years. Do a germ test. Germination testing is a vital step in ensuring the viability of seeds before planting. Bill McDorman and Greg Peterson will talk about the process and show you how to determine the percentage of seeds that successfully germinate. Then you can plant them right into the ground. Learning how to germ test empowers growers with crucial insights into seed quality, helping you make informed decisions on seed selection and planting strategies. Come Chat with Us!