Cool Season Veggies: Plant Now for a Delicious Early Harvest

Cool season veggies are the first true sign that gardening season has finally arrived. These hardy crops don’t just tolerate chilly weather—they love it. Broccoli, lettuce, Swiss chard, spinach, kale, cabbage, and many more cool-loving varieties are ready to plant...

Now in: Strawberry Plants

It’s the best time of year to plant your strawberry plants! Our selection is unbeatable this year with many of Uncle Mike’s favorites. Grown locally in our Woburn greenhouses, our strawberry varieties have been selected for their great performance in...

Uncle Mike’s Favorite Tomatoes for Container Growing

  I always get asked about growing tomatoes in containers. I tell customers it will be easy and you’ll see success if you remember the following: 1. Bigger is always better. The larger the container, the better the harvest will...

Uncle Mike’s Top 5 Cold Crop Veggies

Swiss Chard ‘Bright Lights’ : So good looking you won’t want to eat Bright Lights. This chard mix has stems in gold, pink and crimson. Harvest young for a sweeter taste, great for salads.   Collard Greens ‘Georgia’: A great...

VIDEO: How to Plant an Indoor Winter Herb Garden

Mahoney’s herbs expert Carol shares tips about indoor herbs An indoor winter herb garden keeps fresh flavor close at hand all season long. You can keep herbs in individual pots or group several together in one planter. Start with healthy...