Firefly Farm & Mercantile Blog

Learn when to harvest tomatoes for the best flavor. Discover signs of tomato ripeness, how to ripen tomatoes off the vine, and storing heirloom tomatoes.

Find the best seed subscription box for your garden. Compare heirloom options, monthly deliveries, and costs to grow your perfect garden.

Learn when to harvest bean seeds for fresh eating, seed saving, and drying. Covers snap, dry, and heirloom varieties with timing and techniques.

Help pollinators backyard: Create a pollinator-friendly backyard with native plants, water sources, and nesting habitats. Learn actionable steps to.

Planting bearded irises: Learn how to plant bearded irises with our step-by-step guide. Discover soil prep, spacing, depth, and care tips for thriving.

Learn how to test if seeds are still good with simple methods. Discover seed viability tests, storage tips, and when to discard old seeds.

Growing garlic successfully starts with the right variety, timing, and soil. Learn when to plant, harvest, and cure garlic for a bumper crop. Shop now.

Native flowers pollinators: Plant native flowers for pollinators like bees and butterflies with this practical guide. Discover top plants, garden layouts.

Organic pest control for spring gardens, done right. Identify pests, use neem oil, companion planting, and beneficial insects. Learn how today.

Learn how to store dahlia bulbs for winter the right way. Dig, cure, pack, and protect your tubers so they bloom again next season. Find out more.

With the heat of the summer, comes more opportunites for fall harvests.

Hardneck vs Softneck Garlic: compare flavor, storage life, cloves, scapes, and growing needs to choose the best garlic variety for your kitchen or garden.