Redwood Seeds Blog

Have a look around. What is buzzing through your backyard? I’m talking about pollinators. This last week I’ve spent a lot of time reading about planting for pollinators and want...

All of a sudden we have arrived at that critical point in the garden. Weather at this time of year can be tricky with surprise hail storms and even frost. How...

I would like to explore the meaning behind some terms that are used often but not always understood. In particular, I find it interesting to explore the term Regenerative Agriculture as...

A few weeks ago we focused on seed saving and I promised to return to the topic. Today we return! If you hope to save seed from your garden this...

A common question I hear is, "What do I plant, when?" Timing is a cornerstone in the garden. For experienced gardeners this becomes intuitive, but when you are first embarking...

There are many things to love about the sunflower: its beauty, height, vigor and food potential to name a few. They have been a regular in my garden for the...

Seed starting at its most base level is a very simple equation. Seeds+light+water=plants. There are a few variables like temperature and planting depth that can effect your outcome. In this...

It is no secret the heat is on; conditions are drier and it affects us all. Some of my top tips for gardening through hot, smoky summers are as follows:...

Pocket seeds are a thing! Do you walk by interesting plants and stuff seeds into your pockets? We do too. I first began gardening in my early 20s and soon...

Buenos dias! This weekend I'd like to tell you about one more pepper that I love. Pimientos de Padron are a variety of Capsicum annuum, most often eaten fried in...

Starting tomatoes from seed is a breeze when you follow a few simple tips. Read here to learn the basics of seed starting and seed saving.

Our journey to seed saving began in 2007 and has culminated today in offering organic veggie and herb seeds online and in 70 store locations.