As always, we’ve worked hard this summer to find the best organic vegetable, flower and herb varieties to share with our growers. We’re excited to announce these outstanding new additions to the High Mowing catalog, not only because they are a collection of excellent options, but because there is something for everyone in our new additions: classic open-pollinated varieties, high-performing...
High Mowing's 2018 organic seed catalog is on its way to growers! We expect catalogs to start arriving in mailboxes the week before Thanksgiving. Here's a quick guide on how to use our seed catalog when it arrives. (You can also request a FREE catalog if you haven't already, by clicking here.) Get to Know Us High Mowing’s seed catalog...
Enter to win these handy storage containers. This month’s giveaway will give one lucky winner an attractive and efficient storage system for onions and potatoes from Gardener’s Supply Company. With these hand-woven storage containers you’ll never be without a good supply of onions and spuds! HOW TO ENTER: It’s easy - just click “Log In” below if you have a...
This is the time of year when the finish line is in sight for many growers: only a few large harvests remain, and many of the main season crops are on their way out. For seed growers, our season is a little different. September and October are the crown jewels of our growing season. Unlike CSA, farmers market and wholesale...
Seed quality has always played a central role at High Mowing, from the days when the company was a one-man operation to the present quality department composed of three full-time and one part-time staff. (L-R) Monique, Jamie, Patrick and Heather. Wiley (front, center) helps with QA team morale! Over the years, our definition of quality has expanded, we have tested...
The healthy-sized nodules on the roots of these field peas indicate that the plant has been fixing nitrogen in the soil. (Photo credit: Becky Maden.) I can tell you all the reasons why it is best for my body to eat well, sleep well, and exercise, but many days, my task-oriented brain takes over and I shove self-care to the...
Enter for a chance to improve your stock of canning supplies. This month's giveaway will give one lucky winner high quality canning supplies from Gardener's Supply Company. Preserve your harvest so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor all year long! HOW TO ENTER: It’s easy - just click “Log In” below if you have a Facebook account (if...
Late summer has come upon us here in the Southeastern United States. Occasionally, a cool breeze sweeps through, and the mornings can be downright pleasant. With late summer comes time to plan and start planting for fall gardens. For me, planning for fall gardens also means it’s time to start another school year. This year will be my fourth in...
In the Northeast, August marks the traditional beginning of harvest season. While season extension has many growers harvesting year-round or close to it, August through September can still claim the heaviest, and most diverse, yields of the year. With tomatoes weighing down the vine, zucchini overflowing in the fields, and cabbage sizing up in time for kraut-making, we’re now in...
If you read last month’s blog post about why we choose to breed our own organic varieties, then you may be nipping at the bud to find out what exactly our Breeding and Research team has been working so diligently on refining these past few weeks. Here’s a peek at some of the successful projects High Mowing’s breeding program has...
