Fruition Seeds Blog
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Our blog sharing the deep dive of how we do what we do and how you can do it, too. In the heart of the Finger Lakes of western New York, Fruition shares organic, regionally adapted seeds as well as the tools, inspiration & insight for us all to thrive.
Fruition Seeds Blog
6d ago
How do we know when to sow seeds with confidence in spring? Here’s our favorite way to find out ? Happy sowing & happy spring! ps We’re planting peas, it’s true ? pps And so much more ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
1w ago
Growing, creating new dahlias and sharing them wide is part of our personal and collective ancestral healing work as well as offering for future generations of all species to come. Which, ha, is quite a mouthful! And there’s so much more to say ~ In the meantime, we’re grateful to share the burgeoning green cuttings ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
1w ago
by Amara Dunn-Silver, Biocontrol Specialist and Elizabeth Lamb, Ornamentals IPM Coordinator with the NYSIPM Program Why grow perennial wildflowers? Native wildflowers feed and shelter beneficial insects that pollinate our plants and help us control pests. Beneficial insects include a diverse collection of pollinators — not just honey bees — as well as natural enemies (flies ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
3M ago
By Petra Page-Mann (inspired by ongoing conversations with Matthew Goldfarb and many other curious humxns) Do you feel the wind in your hair, salty air deep in your nose? Do you see the coastline, cliffs falling into the sea? Do you taste those plants with leaves deep green, waxy and wide, so well-adapted to life ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
3M ago
As we begin to share all our new varieties for 2024, we’re wondering: What is a gift? I’m remembering when I was young. My father and I were harvesting lettuce for supper with friends. I asked him which head to harvest. He pointed to the largest, shiniest, most resplendent lettuce and I asked quizzically, ‘but…that’s ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
4M ago
I grew up caroling on doorsteps across town of strangers and friends alike, delighting in the two boisterous wassail songs we knew among the countless beloved melodies of the season. As I’ve grown older, I’ve grown curious about my cultural roots (largely Polish, English and Scottish) and their food, song and orchard traditions. Dipping my ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
4M ago
As we move forward, we’re looking to hire a licensed NYS architect to help bring our dreams to life, thanks for spreading the word! We’d love to welcome someone to accompany us through code, permitting and other regulatory process as well as provide stamped blueprints. We have drafted rough drawings and concepts with Jake Castor ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
9M ago
Saturday, August 19, 2023noon to 3 pm at Fruition Seeds free! Each year we grow hundreds of organic watermelons just for the seeds inside, so join us enjoying the juicy sweet abundance! We’ll tour the farm together at 1 and peek behind the scenes to make selections for many Fruition Original varieties including sunflowers, peppers ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
9M ago
~ just a loving reminder that you are enough, just like your tomatoes, today and all days ~ Sow Seeds & Sing Songs, & the whole Fruition Crew ..read more
Fruition Seeds Blog
10M ago
In our resilient, complex and ever changing world, nothing is black and white. Shades of gray become rainbows! As we welcome the extraordinary seed garlic of two beloved friends and phenomenal farmers, we’d love to share a little more about why and look forward to sharing their abundance with us all. Here at Fruition Seeds ..read more