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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Hand pollinating corn—it sounds complicated but in reality, it's surprisingly simple. Whether you're looking to improve kernel fill on your sweet corn planting or want to get into seed saving, we're laying out everything you need to know to perform your first hand pollinations.
Sunscald—few things are more frustrating to gardeners than watching a perfectly good tomato get burned just before harvest. But did you know that the varieties most susceptible to sunscald happen to be some of the best-tasting ones? In this week's post we're exploring what causes sunscald and how you can prevent it without sacrificing flavor.
Are green shoulders bad? This week we're flipping the script on this so-called flaw to expose the truth behind green shoulders—what causes them and why they're often a sign of good things to come. Join us as we move beyond appearances to explore the roots of really good tomato flavor.
