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Wild Boar Farms sliced tomatoes on wooden board

Wild Boar Tomatoes 2026

It's tomato planting time, so be sure to save space in your edible garden for Wild Boar Tomato varieties—known for their outstanding flavor, unusual color combinations, and unforgettable names. Read on to learn more about the varieties our nurseries are offering this year, along with tips and tricks to keep your plants healthy and producing all summer long.

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Fay Elberta Peach

Fruit Tree Varieties 2026

Savor the taste of tree-ripened fruit from your own backyard orchard. Our nurseries offer traditional favorites along with unique varieties, and also multi-grafted options. Select your favorites from our Summer 2026 list!

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Santa Rosa Plum

Bareroot Fruit Trees 2026

Our bareroot fruit trees are potted in easy-to-plant fiber (pulp) containers that help protect new roots so they don't break or dry out. This season, our nurseries are offering over 75 varieties of bareroot fruit trees for you to choose from—so come and find your favorites to start your own backyard orchard. 

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Tomatoes

Edible Gardening

Many of us have heard about the health benefits of edible gardening, but have you ever done the math to see how much cost savings can be realized by growing your own fresh produce? Read on for ideas to grow your own edible garden in a small space and see how much money you can save.

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Tomato 'Mortgage Lifter'

Tomato Planting Guidelines

The taste of your first homegrown tomato is pretty hard to beat and many edible gardeners look forward to this experience each summer. Our nurseries are fully stocked with plants, quality soil and amendment, organic fertilizer, sturdy cages, and irrigation supplies to get your garden off to a healthy start. Read on for planting and care guidelines to grow a thriving tomato crop in your own back yard this season.

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Wild Boar Tomatoes sliced on cutting board

Wild Boar Tomatoes 2025

It's tomato planting time and our nurseries are fully stocked with Wild Boar tomato varieties known for their extreme flavor and unique color combinations. Read on to learn more about varieties we're offering this year, along with tips and tricks to keep your plants healthy and thriving all summer long.

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Persimmon Tree

Fall In Love With Persimmons

Persimmons are a delightful and underrated fruit, offering sweetness with each bite. Originally from East Asia, they are gaining popularity worldwide, especially the Fuyu and Hachiya varieties. In this guide, we will cover everything from growing tips to the nutritional benefits of this versatile fruit.
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Growing a Salad Bar

Grow Your Own Salad Bar

Grow your own fresh salad bar at home with this easy guide! Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, you'll learn how to start leafy greens from seed, mix and match varieties, and get harvesting tips for a continuous supply of healthy ingredients. Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own fresh, nutritious greens.
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Fall Pot Up

September Garden Tasks

The arrival of September means cooler temperatures and the beginning of all things fall planting. Check out a few of our fall planting ideas including native seeds, cool-season veggies, and spring-blooming bulbs, along with other garden tasks to tackle this month. 
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