Time to Plant Your Cold Weather Crops!!

The time is NOW  to plant your cold weather vegetables!! Did you know that you can plant and enjoy an entire crop of vegetables before the traditional Mother's Day planting? Vegetables like radishes, carrots, lettuce, spinach, onions, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet peas, and more LOVE and need this cool weather to thrive. They are planted in the spring and fall. Before and after your tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, and squashes. Some can be replanted all year - like radishes- which can be harvested each month! So, plant the seeds and get the plants into the ground. Stop by the shop and we will get you started and help you along the way. Start growing, harvesting, and serving your family the freshest, healthiest, and as local as you can get meals! Make it a family affair. They will love you for it!

Join us on Earth Day 2012!

Join us April 21st 11am- 3pm for Earth Day 2012! We will be at Peck Farm Park in Geneva, IL. Let us help you grow your own food! Come see our raised bed gardens! Grow your own mushrooms! and More!

New! The PURE Gardener Introduces- "PURE Victory Gardens"

New! The PURE Gardener Introduces- "PURE Victory Gardens" Our goal is to have an edible garden (whether large or small) in every yard! We are now installing raised bed gardens for customers to grow their own groceries! We will install your raised bed, fill it with organic soil, and plant your vegetables for you! Grow vegetables & edible flowers all season! We will guide you- We know all the secrets to successfully growing your own food. We've been growing our own for years! :-) Please contact us for more information via phone, email, or Facebook. Photo of some of our raised beds at our home in Geneva, IL. Our Organic Home Grown lettuce

Our Organic Home Grown Broccoli

Geneva Garden Club Walk 2011

Geneva Garden Club Website

 The PURE Gardener will be speaking during the 2011 Geneva Garden Club Garden Walk at the Geneva History Center. Topics are Incredible Edibles and Miniature Gardening. Tickets can be purchased at

The PURE Gardener.

Trib Local article- Geneva Grden Club Walk 2011

SPRING! At The PURE Gardener!

We use the best quality seeds to produce superior plants

Spring is here .... it may be kicking and dragging it's feet, but it is here! We have beautiful flowers for your home. Our flowers are all locally grown and acclimated to the current weather conditions, including snow! We also have nest, birds, eggs, Easter decor, pussy willows, and more. Stop by today and add a little color to your life.

 Tillandsia's in a shabby chic bunny planter

 Salt and Pepper Blue Birds in a Nest



We have pussy willows in all shapes, varieties, and sizes



 Cold weather edible crops

Cabbage

Lettuce & Onions

Now is also the time to plant your cool weather vegetables. Lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, radishes, carrots, just to name a few thrive in the cooler weather. We carry a variety of edible plants and heirloom seeds by Seed Savers Exchange.

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Time to Plant Your Sweet Peas!

Tasty!

Beautiful!

That's right! St. Patrick's Day is the official day of sweet pea planting. We LOVE sweet peas- both edible and ornamental. And, they love the cool crisp weather. Plant them in the ground, raised beds, whiskey barrels, pots, or anywhere your heart leads you. But, give these beauty's a try. You won't be disappointed. We carry heirloom varieties of sweet peas from Seed Saver's Exchange. Stop by the shop today for best selection!

German TV exposes the horrors of toxic GM soy

Learn more here:
Genetically Modified Soy

We Grow Our Own & Know Firsthand What We Are Talking About!

Our Seed Racks are full and now is the time to get your seed packets and start planning your gardens! Growing your own food is not only for a few hard core tree huggers anymore. With prices rising, genetically engineered seeds & foods showing up on our grocery store shelves, and harmful pesticides, radiation, and preservatives on just about everything we eat- it is a no brainer to grow your own crops right in your own back yard. Wether you choose to grow a few tomatoes in containers or go full out with raised beds and edible landscaping in your front yard- we have everything you need to be successful. We grow our own and we know what we are talking about! See Craig today at The PURE Gardener and he will gladly get you started in the right direction.

Watermelon

 Beets

 Heirloom Flowers

 A variety of seeds focusing on carrots, beets, lettuce, spinach, beans, onions, radishes, peas, vining crops, root crops, flowers, and more!

Homemade Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Perfect for your pumpkin, onion, and garlic harvest!

 Homemade Pumpkin Soup

4  cups of pumpkin puree ( save seeds for toasted pumpkin seeds ) fresh or canned
6 large carrots
1 onion
olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1 Fresh rosemary large sprig ( strip needles off  and chopped) or tablespoon dried rosemary chopped
1 tsp crushed sage
1/2 tsp crushed marjoram
pinch of dried ancho pepper to taste
1 can organic coconut milk
2 quarts organic chicken broth/ stock
sea salt and black pepper

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Cut carrots, garlic cloves and onions in chunks and spread on baking pan. Sprinkle with olive oil, sea salt, and pepper. Mix and roast in oven for 30 minutes.

Add above mixture to large soup pot with 1 quart of chicken stock, sage, dried ancho pepper, and marjoram. Bring to boil and cook for about 25 minutes or until carrots are soft. Add pumpkin, coconut milk, and the other quart of chicken broth.  Mix with hand blender.

Serve hot and enjoy! Salt and pepper to taste and top with toasted pumpkin seeds (optional )

Time to plant your Radish, Carrot, and Beet Seeds!

Time to plant your Radish, Carrot, and Beet Seeds!

Plant now for early fall harvest! Seed Savers Seeds are available at The PURE Gardener. Stop by 
the shop today for the best selection!

Tomato Mania! This Weekend!

Milo Shammas- Dr. Earth- Visits The PURE Gardener!

Milo Shammas, AKA Dr. Earth, recently visited The PURE Gardener. He and Craig exchanged ideas and discussed organic gardening and the tremendous benefits it has on plants and the earth. The PURE Gardener carries Dr. Earth soils and fertilizers, uses them on our personal gardens, and highly recommends them for your garden. 

Herb made it to the Dr. Earth Website!

click here to see him!