5 Keys to Successful Seeding
Everything that grows must do so with a solid foundation underneath. For crops and plants, this means proper seeding techniques. Successful seeding ensures that your plants have the best possible start to life. It leads to healthier and more vigorous growth, higher yields, and more efficient use of your resources. On the other hand, poor […]
Everything You Need to Know About Common Milkweed Seeds
Common milkweed seeds are a great option for those interested in responsible environmental stewardship. We’ll explain why and how to cultivate them.
Supporting Native Songbirds
Supporting native songbirds requires fully understanding the challenges they face, as well as how humans contribute to those problems.
Monoculture vs. Polyculture for Milkweed Farming
Those interested in saving monarch butterfly populations may be tempted to resort to milkweed monocultures—but the evidence points to polycultures as a more effective option.
Doing Business with Ernst Seeds During the COVID-19 Pandemic
To our valued customers, vendors and community: First and foremost, we thank you for your continued business and want you to know we are open for business as of this writing. Customers should notice no substantial change in the way they do business with us. However, in order to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on our workplace, […]
Beat the Buzzer for Frost Seeding
In the midst of all this March madness, a window of opportunity is closing for landowners to get a jump on early planting of native seeds by frost seeding. As the name implies, frost seeding relies on frost-producing temperatures. In the North, you likely still have a few opportunities, while those in the South might have […]
