Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

If you’ve experienced a significant drought in the last couple of years, you’re not alone. We’ve seen droughts across large portions of the U.S. including here in Virginia. Especially if you’re in a location where your household pays a water bill or has a water source that needs to be conserved, these droughts can make gardening a major hassle instead of a source of joy. Than...

Edible landscaping is trending on the internet, and it’s easy to understand why people want to add food to their yard. Grocery prices are high, and the news has been full of outbreaks of food-borne illnesses. Droughts and gas prices are making lawn care another expensive chore. An edible landscape can be the perfect blend of functionality and beauty for a gardener who is low ...

Mustard greens are an excellent, fast-growing crop for the fall garden. They’re easy to care for and in some areas can be grown right through the winter with a bit of protection. As baby greens, they’re great in salads and sandwiches, and as they mature, they’re perfect for adding a little extra spice to stir-fries, sides, and sauces. At Southern Exposure, we carry

Healthy soil is critical to good production, but no-one starts with perfect soil. Successful gardeners add amendments to their soil to adjust its pH, texture, nutrient levels, and other properties over time. Understanding soil amendments can help you choose the right ones to add to your garden.

To avoid wasting time and money, it’...

If you love green onions, Egyptian walking onions are a great choice for your garden! They’re hardy perennial onions that will last for years and spread well once established to keep you in a steady supply.

The walking onion gets its name from the way it spreads. The plants produce bulbils at the top of the stalk. When these mature, they weigh down the top so it flops ...