Firefly Farm & Mercantile Blog

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.

Discover the best bulb combinations for a continuous bloom garden, with layered planting ideas that keep color, texture, and seasonal interest going strong.

Tulips vs daffodils: compare bloom shape, color range, care needs, and flowering season to choose the best spring flower for your garden.

Bearded iris vs Dutch iris: compare bloom shape, height, fragrance, care needs, and best uses in gardens and floral arrangements.

Asiatic Lily Bloom Time Chart: a quick, easy guide to when Asiatic lilies flower—plus bloom windows by variety, peak season timing, and planning tips for your garden