The Joy of Growing

Springtime Plant Starts & the Magic of Your Own Garden

There’s something magical about spring. The moment the soil warms and the days brighten, everything starts to feel possible again. And for many of us, the garden is where that magic truly takes root.

Growing up, we always had some kind of garden. My grandpa was an avid gardener and managed to fit fruit trees, grapevines, and a vegetable patch on a small neighborhood lot. I loved picking ripe tomatoes or helping him water, simple tasks that gave me purpose. As I got older, it didn’t matter if it was a windowsill or a few pots on a porch, there was always room for something to grow. Watching a seed sprout, and tending it through the season, is a joy that’s hard to describe. Turning that harvest into something delicious in the kitchen is a magic worthy of celebration. It’s grounding. It’s hopeful. It connects us to the earth and to each other.

Gardening isn’t just about the harvest. It’s about the ritual. The smell of fresh soil and the dirt under your fingernails. The first basil sprig of summer. The thrill of checking your cucumbers “just in case they doubled overnight.” The pride of putting something on the table that you nurtured from start to finish.

This spring, and hopefully for many more seasons to come, we’re excited to offer a selection of farm-grown plant starts. These healthy, hardy seedlings are raised with organic practices and ready to thrive in your garden. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or someone who’s been planting since childhood, we hope these plants bring as much joy to your season as they bring to ours.

👉 Ready to reserve your plants for the season? Click here to preorder your 2026 plant starts.

Even after the preorder ends, we hope this post inspires you to get outside, dig in the dirt, and enjoy the simple, grounding happiness that gardening brings. Here’s to sunshine, new growth, and a beautiful season ahead.

Plant Start Bundles for Every Kind of Gardener

• Kitchen Herb Bundle
  A fragrant trio of culinary favorites including Genovese basil, sweet Thai basil, parsley, cilantro, and dill. Perfect for adding fresh, homegrown flavor to every meal.

• Beginner Garden Bundle
  A simple, foolproof set for new gardeners featuring a farm-selected tomato and pepper, plus zucchini and basil. Easy to grow and incredibly rewarding.

• Salsa Night Bundle
  Everything you need for garden-fresh salsa: jalapeño pepper, bell pepper, Sunrise Bumblebee tomato, and cilantro. Bright, bold, and perfect for summer gatherings.

• Summer Garden Bundle
  Classic warm-weather staples like Roma tomato, zucchini, cucumber, and Genovese basil. A delicious mix for abundant summer harvests.

• Cool Season Bundle
  Early-season favorites including kale, green onion, and parsley. Ideal for container gardens and spring planting.

• Pollinator Party Bundle
  A cheerful mix of zinnia, cosmos, marigold, and calendula to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects all season long.

Looking for extras?
You can add individual plants to your order if you have favorite varieties or want to expand your garden even more.