Our broomcorn collection features carefully selected heirloom broomcorn varieties grown for both beauty and utility. Also known as broom corn, this traditional form of sorghum has been used for centuries in broom-making, prized for its long, flexible bristles and rich natural color. From classic reds to striking multicolored panicles, each heirloom broomcorn in this collection reflects a time when everyday household tools were crafted by hand and meant to be seen as well as used. Whether you’re growing for traditional brooms, dried arrangements, or simply to experience a piece of agricultural history, these varieties bring craftsmanship back into the garden. Shop our collection of heirloom broom corn seeds and find your new favorite variety.
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Halloween is almost here, so this week we're sharing a little garden science that's part nature documentary, part horror film. Tiny wasps laying eggs inside living caterpillars, larvae feeding on their hosts from the inside out, and a virus that helps orchestrate the whole gruesome affair. Fortunately, this horror story has a happy ending—at least for you and your tomatoes.
As this season wraps up, we’re taking some time to reflect on the garden—what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons we learned along the way. And this year, one lesson came in the form of a very large, very hungry green caterpillar. The tomato hornworm can be astonishingly destructive, and yet it's also an important pollinator. Join us as we share the results of our (mostly) hands-off experiment in natural pest control.
Fermentation is a centuries-old method of preserving the harvest. But recent research suggests that when those vegetables are harvested can have a surprising impact on the quality of the finished ferment. In this week’s post, we’re exploring how frost may alter the flavor, nutrition, and probiotic potential of fermented foods.
