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  • The Memorial Day Flower: The Story of The Red American Legion Poppy

    May 25, 2020 Categories: Annuals, Growing Instructions, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    The Red American Legion Poppy The Memorial Day Flower: The Story of The Red American Legion Poppy Several years ago, the individuals who own Harvesting History decided to begin an American history honoring tradition. Throughout the year, on those holidays that celebrate historical American events, Harvesting History would publish a newsletter that described the significance of some aspect of horticulture as it related to these events. As a result, every Memorial Day weekend, we publish the story of The Red American Legion Poppy. The Red American Legion Poppy This Memorial Day is arguably like no other that most of us have experienced in our lifetimes. On this 2020 Memorial Day, we honor so many who have given their lives so that the rest of us may live in an America that loves,

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  • The Dahlia Chronicles, Part III: The Grande Dames of the Dahlia Garden-The Dinnerplate Dahlias

    Feb 06, 2020 Categories: Bulbs, Container Plants, Growing Instructions, Perennials, Pollinators, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    Dinnerplate Dahlia, Bristol Stripe The Dahlia Chronicles, Part III: The Grande Dames of the Dahlia Garden-The Dinnerplate Dahlias THE DAHLIAS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THIS LINK THE HARVESTING HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FEATURES SEVERAL YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON PLANTING DAHLIAS. THEY ARE: GROWING DAHLIAS IN CONTAINERS PLANTING DAHLIAS IN THE SPRING LIFTING AND STORING DAHLIAS, CANNAS AND GLADIOLUS In our January 11 and January 22 newsletters we told you that Harvesting History has one of the most extensive collections of dahlias offered to the US public today. I heartily encourage you to come to this link on our website and browse our collection of dahlias. In many cases, we have limited supplies, so please place your orders soon. Dahlias are usually sold as a cluster of tubers, not as seeds. Dahlia

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  • The Dibber-A Marriage of Garden Art and Functionality

    Dec 12, 2019 Categories: Container Plants, Garden Tools, Growing Instructions, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    The Dibber in action The Dibber- A Marriage of Garden Art and Functionality THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: THE DIBBER WATCH A DEMONSTRATION OF THE DIBBER AND OTHER TOOLS ON OUR THE HARVESTING HISTORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL For the next two weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss the Dibber, recipient of the Endorsement of The Royal Horticultural Society – the highest accolade

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  • The ROUND Tined Fork-The Most Versatile Gardening Fork Available

    Dec 12, 2019 Categories: Container Plants, Garden Tools, Growing Instructions, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    The Round Tined Fork in action The ROUND Tined Fork- The Most Versatile Gardening Fork Available THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: ROUND TINED FORK OR YOU CAN CLICK ON THE WORDS “BUY NOW” IN EACH IMAGE AND THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE SPECIFIC PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THAT ITEM For the next three weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss the

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  • The Best Stocking Stuffers Ever – SEEDS!!

    Nov 27, 2019 Categories: Annuals, Container Plants, Growing Instructions, Pollinators, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized, Vegetables
    The Best Stocking Stuffers Ever – SEEDS!!

    The Purple Tomatillo The Best Stocking Stuffers Ever - Seeds! THE SEEDS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://harvesting-history.com/product-category/seeds/vegetables/ OR YOU CAN CLICK ON THE WORDS “BUY NOW” IN EACH IMAGE AND THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO THE SPECIFIC PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THAT ITEM It is SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY – the best shopping day of the entire holiday season. At Harvesting History, we hope all of you visit your local small businesses and support them by making purchases. Remember, small businesses built this nation and they are still building this nation. They have taught more than 20 generations of Americans the discipline, creativity, attitude and responsibility that is required to run a business. Today is the one day in the entire year that you can recognize

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  • Gardening With Children – The Pot Maker

    Nov 25, 2019 Categories: Container Plants, Garden Tools, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    The Pot Maker Gardening With Children- The Pot Maker THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://harvesting-history.com/shop/pot-maker/ For the next four weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss a product that adults love, but that children adore – The Pot Maker. On a rainy, snowy day in January or February, more fun, more knowledge and more joy can be created from

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  • The Container Gardener’s Best Friend – The Soil Scoop

    Nov 24, 2019 Categories: Container Plants, Garden Tools, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    The Soil Scoop in action The Container Gardener’s Best Friend- The Soil Scoop THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER AREA VAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://harvesting-history.com/product-category/garden-tools-equipment/ The Soil Scoop For the next four weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss The Soil Scoop, an heirloomgardening tool that is uniquely suited for all the tasks in container gardens. The design of the Soil Scoop combines the functionality of several of

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  • A Simple Present That is Rich in Nourishment and Unequaled in Utility

    Nov 21, 2019 Categories: Garden Tools, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized

    PinkLady Gardeners’ Soap A Simple Present That is Rich in Nourishment and Unequaled in Utility THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER AREA AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://harvesting-history.com/product-category/garden-tools-equipment/ For the next five weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss PinkLady Gardeners’ Soap, one of the finest cleansing soaps for grit-encrusted hands fresh from the garden soil. This is an ideal stocking stuffer, can be used as a

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  • Rarely Available-Frequently Needed, The Gardener’s Heirloom Handrake

    Nov 16, 2019 Categories: Garden Tools, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized
    Rarely Available-Frequently Needed, The Gardener’s Heirloom Handrake

    The Handrake Rarely Available- Frequently Needed, The Gardener’s Heirloom Handrake For the next five weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss The Handrake, an heirloom gardening tool that is as old as ornamental gardening. In 1997, the original Smith & Hawken published an interesting book entitled, The Tool Book. It was written by William Bryant Logan and published by Workman. Unlike other tool books, it included histories of the

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  • Two Heirloom Gardening Tools That Will Make Every Gardener’s Day

    Nov 11, 2019 Categories: Garden Tools, Seeding the Future, Uncategorized
    Two Heirloom Gardening Tools That Will Make Every Gardener’s Day

    Hori-Hori Japanese Gardening Knife Two Heirloom Gardening Tools That Will Make Every Gardener’s Day THE TOOLS DISCUSSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://harvesting-history.com/product-category/garden-tools-equipment/ For the next six weeks we are going to enrich your Holiday Garden Gift buying experience by teaching you about the history of some of the most beloved heirloom garden products known to man. If you purchase these products from us, we can assure you that they will become some of the most treasured and most frequently used products by your loved ones, family or friends. In this newsletter, we are going to discuss The Hori-Hori, a Japanese Gardening Knife, and The Homi, a Korean Hand Plow. The Hori-Hori, pictured above is perhaps the most versatile and most enduring hand tool ever created

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