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05/28/2026

The slugs are back! The slugs are back!

Did you know that slugs and snails are pollinators too?! While they may not be as fast as hummingbirds or as efficient as bees, they still manage to spread pollen in their own special, but slimy, way.

I know they aren’t a favorite guest of many gardeners, but they play an important ecological role. It turns out it’s not just my lettuce they are after. They also work to break down leaf mold and other decaying matter in our gardens. Their trails and tunnels turn over soil. And they are protein packed morsels for birds, frogs, and other predators.

I have a soft spot for these squishy friends, and I am (somewhat absurdly) excited every year when National Slugs Return from Capistrano Day rolls around. I don’t always love what they do, but I’ll keep working to live in balance with them, because they are a part of my garden too. For tips on how to keep slug and snail populations in check in your garden check out the link below.

05/21/2026

Take 25% off your Lake Valley Seed purchase this Memorial Day weekend with coupon code Seed2026

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05/14/2026

Life is full of so many stressors. It can be hard to find an escape from the hustle and bustle. If you're looking for an outlet, gardening is a great way to go!

Gardening is Good For You!
A 2022 review published in the Journal of Population Aging found that “[t]he predominant modes of PA for centenarians across the studies included in the present scoping review were agricultural activities including, gardening, farming, and shepherd work…”
Gardening –
Increases Physical Activity
Decreases Stress & Anxiety
Increases Vitamin D
Produces Fresh, Healthy Herbs & Vegetables

Get growing for a healthier tomorrow with Lake Valley Seed!

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05/13/2026

If this spring is any indicator, it looks like this summer is shaping up to be a hot one. Regions across the US have seen record breaking high temperatures this spring and many parts of the West have seen considerably lower amounts of rain and snowfall than normal. This has me thinking about what I can plant to keep my garden producing through the summer heat.

Here’s the good news. There are crops you can grow that are better at withstanding drought and high summer temperatures, so you’ll be ready, come rain or shine.

05/06/2026

Save on Lake Valley Seeds for mom this weekend!

Take 25% off at checkout with coupon code MothersDay

Because you're proof that moms grow the best things!!

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04/30/2026

We all know that April showers bring May flowers, but what do April dust baths bring?

If this spring is any indicator, it looks like this summer is shaping up to be a hot one. Regions across the US have seen record breaking high temperatures this spring1 and many parts of the West have seen considerably lower amounts of rain and snowfall than normal. This has me thinking about what I can plant to keep my garden producing through the summer heat.

04/22/2026

Artichokes are a fabulous addition to the home garden, both as food and flower, but they also have a colorful past that might surprise you.

Fun fact: Marilyn Monroe was the first official Artichoke Queen in 1948. She wasn’t a star yet, she wasn’t even actually Marilyn, but when Norma Jean was visiting the tiny town of Castroville for the purpose of modeling for a jewelry store, she was picked to represent the up-and-coming crop that...

04/22/2026

Today and every day, we are so grateful that we get to be stewards of verdant terra firma, this remarkable little pale blue dot. We will forever continue working to do so with kindness and care - improving and protecting our soil, nourishing our plants, and creating habitats for wildlife (especially pollinators, who truly make our gardens possible). I hope you get to spend some time outside today, enjoying the beauty of this world. Happy Earth Day!

04/17/2026

The monarchs are arriving early this year! Maybe you're already seeing them. They've come a long way and worked up quite an appitite. Come read about the Marvelo of Monarch Migration and how you can welcome these butterflies of passage.

04/17/2026

Happy National Haiku Day friends! Gardens have been inspiring all manner of poetry for ages. Maybe it's their ephemeral beauty or the intangibility of a scent that compels poets to try to capture it with purple prose. Whatever it is, we think we've caught it too.