We will be sending out information on seed potatoes in the coming weeks (expected arrival in early April), but wanted to give you a heads up that we will not be offering organic seed potatoes this year. We just aren’t able to make the economics of organic seed potatoes work right now, so if you are […]
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Harvey’s December Newspaper
Missed our December 2025 flyer in the Fall River County Herald-Star? Read it here!
Harvey’s November Newspaper
Missed our November 2025 flyer in the Fall River County Herald-Star? Read it here!
Our Experience Eliminating Canada Thistle
Recently a customer called asking about extra-strength vinegar to use a weed killer on Canada thistle. While extra-strength vinegar can work as a weed killer, we can’t make any promises as to its effectiveness on Canada thistle. We’ve fought it ourselves in the past and know how tough it is! With some work, we were […]
The Right Tool for the Job
Here’s a quick summary of when and where you’ll want to use the various Corona Tools available in-store at Harvey’s Homestead Supply. Shovels Hoes Rakes Forks
New Seeds Added to Harvey’s Seed Rack This Week
We now have over 150 varieties of organic, non-GMO seeds for vegetables, herbs, flowers, and medicinal herbs at Harvey’s! Here’s a list of just the new ones we added on February 12: We also have everything you need to plant these seeds in, whether you’re starting in trays, soil blocks, or direct seeding – check […]
Test Your Home Garden Soil with SoilKit Tests
Want to know what your soil actually needs before you purchase a bunch of expensive amendments? Rather than the dubious “put it in a mason jar and shake it” DIY ideas, use the lab-based soil test from Soil Kit! (Scroll down for a sample of the results you’ll receive.) Send your soil samples in using […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Skullcap (both species!)
Skullcap (or Scullcap) is perennial plant used for medicinal purposes. However, there are two species of Skullcap and they are used in very different ways! Additionally, their growth requirements and appearance differ notably. The first kind of Skullcap is Skullcap, Official (Scutellaria lateriflora). This variety is also referred to as American Skullcap. It is a […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common wildflower that you probably would recognize, even if you don’t think you know it! The variety that grows wild (and that we carry the seeds for in store) flowers white. However, there are several different colors of yarrow such as pink and yellow. I have seen pink yarrow wild […]
Medicinal Herb Spotlight: Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium)
Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) is a herbaceous perennial that grows in zones 5-8, or as annual in colder climates. It’s a look-a-like to German Chamomile and is also a self seeding plant, like Chamomile. It will spread if you aren’t careful! The plant forms in a clump about 3 to 4 feet tall, and thrives in […]