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![Alpine Strawberries in Hand Alpine Strawberries in Hand](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Alpine-Strawberry-in-Hand-705x396.jpg)
Alpine Strawberries have a Sweet History
Alpine strawberries have captivated our taste buds for a very long time. They are tiny yet hugely flavorful ancestors of our common strawberry.
/by Stephen Scott![Papalo Leaf Papalo Leaf](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Papalo-Leaf-705x396.jpg)
Papalo – Heat Loving Cilantro Alternative
Papalo is a fabulous, unknown, ancient Mexican herb you should be growing. A heat-loving cilantro alternative, its flavors are both bolder and more complex.
/by Stephen Scott![Handfull of Achocha Handfull of Achocha](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Handfull-of-Achocha-705x396.jpg)
Achocha – the Unknown Cucumber Relative
Achocha is a delicious and unknown member of the cucumber family with almost complete immunity from the diseases and pests which attack other cucurbits.
/by Stephen Scott![Growing Bed Moved Growing Bed Moved](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Growing-Bed-Moved-705x396.jpg)
Building a Recycled Growing Bed
A growing bed can be made from many materials, but when you factor in the ability to make a growing bed from recycled components, then the opportunities become almost limitless.
/by Stephen Scott![Cucumber Seedling Germination Cucumber Seedling Germination](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Cucumber-Seedling-705x396.jpg)
Seed Germination Observations
Seed germination is affected by several factors – moisture, temperature, light, soil and time. We look at a recent test we did and lessons learned.
/by Stephen Scott![Kellog’s Potting Soil OMRI Kellog's Potting Soil OMRI](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Kellogs-Potting-Soil-OMRI-705x396.jpg)
Potting Soils – the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Potting soils come in all shapes and sizes, but do those potting soils really work as advertised and contain healthy, wholesome ingredients to help your precious seedlings get that critical head start they need?
/by Stephen Scott![Square Foot Potting Soil Closeup Square Foot Potting Soil Closeup](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Square-Foot-Potting-Soil-Closeup-1-705x396.jpg)
Are Seed Starting Mixes Worth Your Money?
Seed starting mixes can be confusing – what’s good and what’s junk? Is the extra expense worth it, or is the cheapest mix just as good? Let's take a look!
/by Stephen Scott![Chile de Agua For Sale Chile de Agua For Sale](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chile-de-Agua2Web-705x397.jpg)
Chile de Agua – An Unknown Heirloom Chile from Oaxaca
Discover the Chile de Agua, a delicious but unknown heirloom chile from Oaxaca, Mexico, grown for over 300 years.
/by Stephen Scott![Indoor Herbs Indoor Herbs](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Herbes-de-Provence1-705x371.jpg)
Growing Herbs Indoors
Growing herbs indoors is one of the easiest ways to capture the flavors of summertime any time of year, but especially during the middle of the winter.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Tomato Heirloom Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Heirloom-Tomato-705x330.jpg)
Determinate and Indeterminate Tomatoes –What’s the Difference?
Are determinate tomatoes best for your garden, or would an indeterminate be better for you? How to tell, and what do the terms mean, exactly?
/by Stephen Scott![Potato Leaf and-Regular Leaf Tomato Potato Leaf and-Regular Leaf Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Potato-Leaf-and-Regular-Leaf-Tomato-705x470.jpg)
Heirloom Tomato Leaves – Potato Leaf vs Regular Leaf
Heirloom tomato leaves have two main different and distinct types of leaves – potato leaf and regular leaf. We'll show you the differences!
/by Stephen Scott![Hungarian Hot Wax Pepper2](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Hungarian-Hot-Wax-Pepper2-705x470.jpg)
September Garden Vegetables
We’ve taken some glamour shots of September garden vegetables and wanted to share them with you, along with tips on how we enjoy them in different dishes.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Chile Inspection Heirloom Chile Inspection](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Heirloom-Chile-Inspection-705x470.jpg)
Growing Quality Heirloom Chiles
Take a short trip with us to see what goes into growing quality heirloom chiles from a world-class breeder.
/by Stephen Scott![Succession-Planting Succession planting different lettuce types.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Succession-Planting-705x396.jpg)
Succession Planting Made Easy – A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Garden
Transform your garden with succession planting. Learn how to create a continuous harvest of fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers throughout the growing season.
/by Stephen Scott![Bindweed Flowers](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/DSC_0161-705x597.jpg)
Controlling Bindweed in the Garden
Field bindweed is one of the most invasive and destructive weeds in cropland and gardens. Read why it grows and how improving soil fertility controls it.
/by Stephen Scott![Bermuda Grass](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC_0177-705x470.jpg)
Stopping Bermuda Grass in the Garden
Bermuda grass: love it or hate it - most people fall into one of the two camps; there doesn’t seem to be much in-between.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Seed Corn Heirloom Seed Corn](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Blue-Hopi-Garland-Flint1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Heirloom Corn Types & Planting Tips
Heirloom corn is becoming popular as people taste the depths of flavors they offer. There is much more than just the sweet, fresh eating varieties!
/by Stephen Scott![Watermelon-Dessert A person cutting into a watermelon with scissors.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Watermelon-Dessert-705x397.jpg)
Heirloom Watermelons – Size vs Flavor
With watermelons, both size and flavor matter. Heirloom watermelons grown at home will give the absolute best flavor and taste, regardless of size.
/by Stephen Scott![The Way I See It](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/The-Way-I-See-It-705x243.jpg)
From The Range To The Garden
A short look at the foundation of Terroir Seeds with an article we wrote for Range Magazine in 1996 after attending a Public Rangelands Grazing Conference.
/by Stephen Scott![Aquaponics Process Aquaponics Process](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/aquaponics_process.jpg?time=1721262904)
Successful Aquaponics Seed Starting
Successful Aquaponics Seed Starting is fairly simple, but there are a few basic things to know before getting started. Here's how to start successfully.
/by Stephen Scott![Rabbit in Garden Rabbit in Garden](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rabbit-in-Garden.jpg?time=1721262904)
Critters In The Garden Questions
We share some of the best ways our customers have found of keeping critters out of the garden and your heard-earned veggies!
/by Stephen Scott![Fungus Gnats A close up of green leaves with black spots](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Fungus-Gnats-705x289.jpg)
Controlling Fungus Gnats in Seedlings
Fungus gnats are more a nuisance than a real problem in seedlings, but we'll show why they show up, how to monitor and control them.
/by Stephen Scott![Seedling Damping Off Seedling Damping Off](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Damping-off1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Damping off – Causes and Control
Damping-off is a soil borne fungal disease that can attack almost all young vegetable seedlings. We show simple methods to control and treat damping off.
/by Stephen Scott![Cucamelon Tubers](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Cucamelon-tubers1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Overwintering Cucamelons
Cucamelons can be overwintered as a perennial if they produce tubers in their roots. This technique gives earlier and larger harvests the second year.
/by Stephen Scott![Heirloom Lettuce Heirloom Lettuce](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Heirloom-Lettuces-705x396.jpg)
Improve Lettuce Seed Germination
Lettuce seed won't sprout in too warm soil, so it's ideal for early and late season planting. We'll show you when and how to plant for the best results!
/by Stephen Scott![Acres Article Soil to Seed Acres Article Soil to Seed](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Acres-Article1-1-705x281.jpg)
Acres USA Feature: Soil to Seed
The January 2015 Acres USA magazine features Terroir Seeds. This will give you great insight into what makes Terroir Seeds so unique in today’s seed world.
/by Stephen Scott![Vandana-Shiva with Cindy and Stephen Vandana-Shiva with Cindy and Stephen](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Vandana-Shiva-ASU.jpg?time=1721262904)
Future of Food: Dictatorship or Democracy?
Is the future of our food a democracy or dictatorship? How can we choose to make our food system a better place? We look at some possibilities.
/by Stephen Scott![Coconut Geranium on Seed Screen Coconut Geranium on Seed Screen](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Coconut-Geranium-on-Seed-Screen-705x396.jpg)
Seed Quality from Two Perspectives
Seed quality is important to the home gardener, small scale grower and large farmer. Make better choices and buy wiser by understanding seed quality
/by Stephen Scott![Garden Cleanup for Pests and Disease A pile of dirt with some red and yellow fruits on it](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Garden-Cleanup-1-705x396.jpg)
Late Season Pest and Disease Prevention
Pest and disease prevention is a major topic for many gardeners and for good reason. We take a top down approach to manage for next season with easy tips.
/by Stephen Scott![Garden Tools Garden Tools](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Garden-Tools.jpg?time=1721262904)
Garden Tool Cleanup
Fall and early winter is a great time to do a garden tool cleanup, do any needed repairs and see if there is any other tools needed for next year.
/by Stephen Scott![Aphids on Leaf A close up of many yellow flowers on a plant](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Aphids1-705x396.jpg)
Controlling Aphids Naturally
Aphids are perennial pests that gardeners deal with, often with very mixed results. We'll show you both prevention and treatment methods for aphids.
/by Stephen Scott![Diane Campion, Carlo Petrini & Scott Lewis Diane Campion, Carlo Petrini & Scott Lewis](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Diane-Carlo-Scott2.jpg?time=1721262904)
Terra Madre from Our View
Terra Madre is a biennial international food conference in Turin, Italy showcasing local food systems and producers from all over the world.
/by Stephen Scott![Blossom End Rot Blossom End Rot](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Blossom-end-Rot.gif?time=1721262904)
Blossom End Rot – What To Do
Blossom end rot is a perennial problem for gardeners. We'll show you both preventative and immediate techniques to minimize this all-too-common disease.
/by Stephen Scott![Wild Galapagos Tomato Wild Galapagos Tomato](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Wild-Galapagos-Tomato-705x470.jpg)
Wild Galapagos Tomato
The Wild Galapagos Tomato (Solanum cheesmaniae), is very popular for its production and adaptability to extreme environments from hot to cold.
/by Cindy Scott![Farm Woman Melon Basket Farm Woman Melon Basket](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Farm-Woman-Melon-Basket.jpg?time=1721262904)
Resiliency and the Ripple Effect
Resiliency once was similar to self-sufficiency, and it still applies in that respect. Positive ripples come about when others learn resiliency and share.
/by Stephen Scott![Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed Monarch Butterfly on Milkweed](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/MonarchButterfly.jpg?time=1721262904)
Milkweed Seed Germination Procedures
Milkweed Seed Germination uses soaking and rinsing of the seeds to remove a naturally occurring chemical from the seed surface for better germination.
/by Stephen Scott![Good Seed Germination](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Good-Seed-Germination-705x635.jpg)
What Happened To My Seed Germination?
Seed germination issues happen every spring and challenge many new and experienced gardeners and growers. We cover the biggest hurdles and how to fix them.
/by Stephen Scott![Wendell Berry Wendell Berry](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Wendell-Berry.jpg?time=1721262904)
Thoughts on Selected Wendell Berry Quotes
Wendell Berry's quotes have had a profound impact on me and what has become Terroir Seeds. I share thoughts on a few quotes on gardening and growing food.
/by Stephen Scott![Bloomsdale Spinach Bloomsdale Spinach](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Bloomsdale-Spinach.jpg?time=1721262904)
History of Spinach
Spinach is a cool season crop, for most of the country it can be grown twice a growing season, as an early spring green and again as a fall and winter crop.
/by Stephen ScottSeed Saving for Quality Interview
Seed saving is very popular today, but planting those seeds can give very mixed results; understanding seed quality avoids disappointment and confusion.
/by Stephen Scott![Humboldt Elementary School Garden Humboldt Elementary School Garden](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/music-drummarimba-10-13-029.jpg?time=1721262904)
Humboldt Elementary School Garden
The Humboldt Elementary School Garden was started about 20 years ago by Linneal Nick, a former teacher who raised money for the original raised bed garden.
/by Stephen Scott![Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Strawberry Rhubarb Pie](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Pie.jpg?time=1721262904)
Rhubarb’s Story
Rhubarb is one of my favorite food plants; its red-green stalks beckon summer on and strawberry-rhubarb pie is one of my favorites.
/by Stephen Scott![Sowing-Heirloom-Seeds A person holding dirt in their hand and putting seeds into it.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sowing-Seeds1-705x396.jpg)
Seed Orientation and Depth: Keys to Successful Germination
Discover the secret to successful seed planting. Learn how the orientation of seeds can significantly impact their germination and growth.
/by Stephen Scott![Raised Bed with Compost Raised Bed with Compost](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Lavender-Raised-Bed3Web.jpg?time=1721262904)
Compost – What We’ve Learned
Compost is one of those foundational cornerstones of any successful garden. It really is simple to make and we'll show you how we do it!
/by Stephen Scott![Industrial Agriculture Industrial Agriculture](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/SeedCombine1.jpg?time=1721262904)
Are We At The Peak of Industrial Agriculture?
What if we are at the peak of industrial agriculture, like Peak Oil? What if this is as good as commercial, industrial and corporate agriculture gets?
/by Stephen Scott![Buche de Noel with bean inside Buche de Noel with bean inside](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/BucheDeNoel.jpg?time=1721262904)
A Short History of Beans
How beans feature prominently in a Christmas tradition, along with some unique peeks into their long history.
/by Stephen Scott![Black Friday Black Friday](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Black-Friday.png?time=1721262904)
Hate Black Friday? Don’t Participate!
“Black Friday: Because only in America, people trample others for sales exactly one day after being thankful for what they already have.” Sound ironic?
/by Stephen Scott![White Sonora Wheat Head A person holding up a stalk of wheat.](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/White-Sonora-Wheat-Head-705x396.jpg)
White Sonora Wheat – Perfect Grain for the Home Gardener
White Sonora Wheat is popular again as many claim it's the best flour for cakes, breads and tortillas.Easy to grow!
/by Stephen Scott![Farm to School Program Farm to School Program](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Farm-to-School.jpg?time=1721262904)
Farm to School Program – Local Food for Our Schools
The Yavapai County Farm to School Program is working to provide nutritious fresh local produce for school meals and gardening activities for school kids.
/by Stephen Scott![Mature Dill Seeds Mature Dill Seeds](https://w9j002.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/DSC_0041.jpg?time=1721262904)
Harvesting Dill
Homegrown dill is delicious, easy to grow and easy to harvest. We'll show you how!
/by Stephen Scott