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We’ve been working tirelessly so that, with us, you can grow organic eats. Growing organic comes with huge benefits—for the soil, for the world, and especially for you. But, don’t take our word for it.

We spoke to our Grow Pro Specialists to get the dirty details on growing organically. Why is organic growing important? And what do the experts value about it?

Lula Weller

Soil is not just a dead...

It’s National Ag-Day! In other words, it’s the day we celebrate agriculture. From ancient times to now, agriculture has been …

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It’s National Ag-Day! In other words, it’s the day we celebrate agriculture. From ancient times to now, agriculture has been at the forefront of societal development. Today, we take a moment to appreciate agriculture, its rich history, and where it’s headed in the future.

So, why should you celebrate Ag-Day? Agriculture has played an essential role in our development as a society, and it’s...

Water. It’s arguably the hardest part of taking care of a plant—we either forget to do it, or we drown …

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Water. It’s arguably the hardest part of taking care of a plant—we either forget to do it, or we drown our plant in our eagerness. Today, we’ve got the why, how, when, and how much of plant watering so you’ll be able to raise a happy and thriving plant with no trouble at all.

When it comes to our gardens, you don’t have to guess about when, where, what, or how. We believe in the joy of growing, so...

Sunlight. Here’s all the information you need to know about the sun when you’re gardening, including why plants need sun, …

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Sunlight. Here’s all the information you need to know about the sun when you’re gardening, including why plants need sun, how much sunlight your plant needs, what the sunlight terms mean, and how to ensure your plant is getting everything it needs.

We’ve told you we’d provide everything you need to grow successfully. And that’s true. We’ve set you up with your perfect plant-match, and you have the...

Long, long ago in a distant land…people began growing. We all sort of know gardening has been around forever, but …

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Long, long ago in a distant land…people began growing.  

We all sort of know gardening has been around forever, but very few people know how it started, much less how it’s morphed into what it is today. So we did some research and made a spiffy little timeline for you.

10,000-7,000 BCE

Behold, the first growers! It all began in the Middle East in a place called the “fertile crescent.” (Things grow...

Plant-Match:

We only recommend plants you’ll have real success growing. We match you to the right plant, at the right time, with the right garden elements. 

The Complete Garden:

Your order comes with everything you need for a fun, easy gardening experience. Pre-portioned soil, custom compost, plant food, a portable container, your plant (live plant or organic seed square), and simple planting...