Seed Catalogs

Why Gardeners in Texas Are Skipping Seed Catalogs This Year—and What They’re Doing Instead

January 17, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

The mailbox used to be the most exciting place for a Texas gardener in winter. Glossy seed catalogs promised perfect tomatoes, flawless zinnias, and harvests so abundant they bordered on fantasy. This year, though, something wild is happening across the Lone Star State. Those catalogs are piling up unopened, while gardeners are busy doing something…

A Wealth of Information: 4 Great Reasons to Order & Keep Seed Catalogs

January 6, 2025 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Have you started receiving your seed catalogs yet? Mine have indeed begun arriving in my mailbox! I’ve set the pile aside during the holidays — I’ve been too busy cleaning, cooking, and entertaining to peruse them, but I look forward to when I have a chance to flip through the pages of delicious-looking produce. …

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The 30-Day Harvest: Fast Crops That Put Food on the Table by Next Month

Fresh food in just 30 days sounds like a gardener’s cheat code, but it’s completely doable with the right crops and a little strategy. Fast-growing vegetables don’t just save time—they cut grocery bills, boost nutrition, and give you that unbeatable satisfaction of eating something you grew yourself. You don’t need acres of land or years…

The Winter Sowing Method: Why You Should Start Your Garden in the Snow

Snow blankets your yard, the garden beds sit frozen solid, and most people assume planting season still sits months away. That’s exactly when savvy gardeners grab recycled containers, a handful of seeds, and get to work. The winter sowing method flips traditional gardening on its head by letting nature handle germination in real time. Instead…

The ‘Native’ Advantage: Why Local Plants Save You Hundreds in Maintenance

Lush gardens don’t have to drain your wallet or your weekends. The secret sits right beneath your feet—literally. Native plants thrive without constant babysitting, expensive treatments, or sky-high water bills, making them one of the smartest financial moves a homeowner can make. While trendy landscaping fads come and go, native plant landscaping quietly delivers consistent…

The Fall Preview: Why Smart Budgeters Start Buying for Next Year Today

Autumn doesn’t just signal the end of the growing season—it quietly opens one of the best money-saving windows in gardening. Retailers start clearing shelves, nurseries slash prices, and seasonal items suddenly cost a fraction of their spring price tags. Smart gardeners recognize this shift and treat fall like a strategic shopping season rather than a…