Blog posts
June 20, 2026
We've bean thinking a lot about these legumes..
Beans, beans the magical fruit, the more you eat… well, I’ll let you finish that one It turns out, beans aren’t technically a ‘legume’ per say, they’re simply a part of...
Eggplant, Brinjal, Aubergine - a nightshade of many names
A nourishing vegetable that's treasured in cuisines across the globe, the eggplant carries many titles. This glossy, garden beauty comes in all shapes, shades and sizes: purple, striped, orange,...
In Defense of Beets...
If they’re not your favorite, don’t 'beet' yourself up about it. They can be a polarizing vegetable. It took many years to appreciate their flavor, but now I can’t go...
Vegetables aren't real
Look, we’ve been lying to you. This may be hard to be-leaf but…. Vegetables aren’t real. (I beg your garden?) A ‘vegetable’ is a culinary term - it has no value...
Get A Load of This Genus!
Breaking down the Brassica Family Grab your Gas X. Just kidding - it’s not that kind of break-down. “Eat your vegetables!” A common (and occasionally inflammatory) expression spoken at many a...
Pinetree Garden Seeds Quick Guide to Growing Lettuce
Red leaf, radicchio, romaine, and more. With such an abundance of delicious and nutritious lettuce varieties available, it can be challenging to choose just one to grow in your garden. The good...
Growing Giant Pumpkins (that Win Big Blue Ribbons)
If you have ever visited the agricultural exhibits at your county or state fair and wondered how to grow giant pumpkins, our guide below can take you from planting pumpkin seeds to a...
Uncommon Vegetable Seeds to Try in Your Backyard Garden
Everyone has their favorite gardening seed go-to's. At Pinetree Garden Seeds, we always try to keep things fresh by planting new types of seeds each year alongside our more popular...