Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Blog

It’s autumn for most of our Gurney’s Gardeners, and that means it’s time to put up the last of your...

One of the number one things I don’t like to do is prepare my garden, buying nutrients and soil, tiling...

Sweet corn is a signal for me that the summer days are growing shorter, I get excited to pick my first...

We recently received a question from a customer about growing tree wisteria. The customer watched our video on how to...

Spinach is one of the world’s most popular green vegetables, thanks largely to one Popeye-the sailor and of course, its amazing nutritional wealth! Spinach is rich in iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin K and proteins.

The main course, Butternut Squash Lasagna wasn’t something I’d tried before, but since we all loved it so very much, I just couldn’t keep myself from sharing this sumptuous squash recipe.

Blackberries- tiny, attractive berries packed with great taste and plenty of nutrients! Growing blackberries is an uncomplicated, fun filled process. What’s more? Blackberry plants are easy to manage and will add to your garden’s charm. Take a look at some of the key uses and health benefits of blackberries.

Sunflower Seeds offer one of the simplest ways of luring wildlife into your lives. A perfect blend of taste and nutrition, sunflower seeds are a magnet for a variety of bird species, including hummingbirds, goldfinches, blue jays, woodpeckers and cardinals. But simply scattering the seeds on the windowsills won’t do the trick.

Why don’t they have a wider, more carefully laid out pathway or better still, a tougher ground cover? Yes, a tougher ground cover, one you can walk on, the kids can run and roll on, and your beloved kitty or dog can catch some fresh air on!

Elegant, classy and so ever so presentable, Zinnias can be rightfully called the ladies of the plant kingdom. These vibrant beauties bring an old world charm to modern garden settings that is pleasantly peculiar and very delightful. And here’s the best part- Growing Zinnias is exceptionally easy!