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Wild Boar Farms Sweet Cream Tomato

Wild Boar Farms 2024

Our friend Brad Gates, owner of Wild Boar Farms, has created some new tomato varieties to feature at our nurseries this year. Don't worry though, we will also offer old favorites such as Brad's Atomic Grape, Kryptonite, Pink Berkeley Tie-Dye, and Pork Chop. Read on to learn more about the nine new varieties and start picking out your favorites. In total, our nurseries will offer seventeen amazing tomato varieties from Wild Boar Farms. It's going to be a bumper crop, tomato-growing season!
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What To Plant In March

What To Plant In March

It’s time to enjoy the final harvest of cold-loving vegetables and herbs in early March, and add your warm-season favorites your garden for a savory summer harvest. Check out the best vegetables start by seed or start in March.

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Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location, based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10° F zones and 5° F half zones.
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2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map with Average Annual Extreme minimum temperature 1991-2020.

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a location, based on the average annual extreme minimum winter temperature, displayed as 10° F zones and 5° F half zones.
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Seed Starting

Seed Starting

Early fall and late winter is the perfect time to start veggies and flowers from seed—and our racks are fully stocked! Starting from seed will give your plants a jump on the season, so you can start enjoying the fruits of your labor earlier. Here are a few tips to get you started and product ideas to make the process as easy as 1-2-3. 
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Veggies to Plant In February

What To Plant In February

February is a great preview to spring and there are plenty of veggies and seeds you can get in the ground. As we approach the spring equinox, daylight hours will lengthen, bringing warmer soil temperatures. Check out the best vegetable seeds to sow and plant starts to transplant. 
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Bareroot roses in fiber pots VISIBILITY::TX

Bareroot Rose Varieties 2024

We're offering over 40 varieties including climbing, grandiflora, hybrid tea, and floribunda, along with 24" and 36" patio trees. Our bareroot roses are planted in pulp (fiber) pots to protect the roots and for ease of planting. Simply score the container, amend the soil, and plant.
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Amaryllis bloom VISIBILITY::CA

Holiday Blooms: Amazing Amaryllis

Fill your holiday season with the fragrance and beauty of this easy-to-grow indoor bulb. Amaryllis bulbs are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, can be grown with or without soil, make an excellent cut flower, and are perfect for holiday gifting or to add a bright spot to your home during the cold winter season. They provide a fun, hands-on learning project for kids, too.
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