Grow a Salad in a Tote: Modern Victory Gardening for Small Spaces - Taiga Farm & Seed

Grow a Salad in a Tote: Modern Victory Gardening for Small Spaces

No garden? No problem. Turn a grow-bag tote into a portable salad bar—right on your porch, balcony, or sunny stoop. This blog walks you through what to plant, how to set it up, and why small-space gardening matters more than ever.

Caroline Hegstrom
It’s Not Too Late: Embrace Late Starts in a Cold-Climate Garden - Taiga Farm & Seed

It’s Not Too Late: Embrace Late Starts in a Cold-Climate Garden

Think you’ve missed the planting window? Think again! Late May is still a great time to plant in cold climates, and this post shows you which crops to plant, how to adapt to unpredictable weather, and why a late start can be an advantage. Discover hardy crops, like lettuce, kale, and peas, that thrive in cooler temperatures, as well as warm-weather crops that can still be seeded. With the right tools and varieties, including those from Taiga Farm & Seed, you can still enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Caroline Hegstrom
Tagged: Early Season
Fox News 21 Highlights Taiga Farm and Seed: Inspiring Northern Gardens - Taiga Farm & Seed

Fox News 21 Highlights Taiga Farm and Seed: Inspiring Northern Gardens

In March, we had a busy and exciting month, including media coverage from Fox News 21 in Duluth. A simple gardening segment turned into a lively conversation about gardening, favorite vegetables, and recipes, showcasing how gardening brings people together. We encourage you to start a food garden this year, as it offers both emotional and physical benefits, along with creating lasting memories and joy for families.

Caroline Hegstrom
Tagged: News
Growing Food at Home in the North: A Mission to Empower Our Community - Taiga Farm & Seed

Growing Food at Home in the North: A Mission to Empower Our Community

Taiga Farm & Seed provides essential resources for Northlanders in hardiness zones 3 and 4 to grow their own food. Founder Caroline Hegstrom discussed the importance of gardening in colder climates on WDIO's The Lift. The post emphasizes the Modern Victory Garden movement, promoting local food production and sustainability. Taiga Farm & Seed offers tailored seed collections and resources to help gardeners of all experience levels confidently grow fresh, homegrown food.

Caroline Hegstrom
Tagged: News
Taiga Farm and Seed Launches Vegetable Seed Collections for Northern Climates - Taiga Farm & Seed

Taiga Farm and Seed Launches Vegetable Seed Collections for Northern Climates

Taiga Farm and Seed announces the launch of its new Vegetable Seed Collections, specially tailored for northern climates. These high-quality seeds are designed to thrive in shorter growing seasons, helping gardeners in colder regions grow abundant, healthy, nutrient dense vegetables for themselves and their families.

Caroline Hegstrom
Tagged: News
Blossom End Rot - Taiga Farm & Seed

Blossom End Rot

Blossom-end rot is a common problem for fruiting garden plants such as tomatoes, pepperseggplants, melons, and squash. There are simple remedies to have a bountiful harvest. 

Caroline Hegstrom
Tagged: Troubleshooting