Category: Reclamation

How to Reseed After a Forest Fire

  This year was especially devastating for many people across the western United States with a record number of forest fires.  Our hearts go out to everyone affected by these fires.  AVSeeds is working closely with land owners, the Forest Service, and Bureau of Land Management to assist in re-vegetation and habitat restoration efforts. We […]

Growing Together with Arkansas Valley Seeds – Agriculture Podcast

                     Arkansas Valley Seeds has teamed up with La Junta Radio, KBLJ 1400 for a brand new radio talk show/agriculture podcast.  Join Host Pat McGee and Lorin Adams from Arkansas Valley Seeds every Tuesday from 11am to Noon on AM 1400 for Growing Together With Arkansas […]

Soil Health 101: The Key to Successful Establishment

Soils are the building block Soils support growth and development of plants, microbes, and insects If you understand the basics of soils you will be able to provide proper nutrients and water requirements for plant development and growth It will tell you how to proceed with your revegetation plan   The Soil Profile O Horizon- […]

Native Grass Seed Planting & Establishment

PLANTING TIME The best time to plant native grass seed is in the early spring (mid March to mid May) when soil moisture is more abundant and temperatures are cooler. Late summer/early fall (mid August through September) can also be a good time but supplemental water may be necessary to get good germination. Dormant seeding […]

How to Establish Native Wildflowers in 5 (Sort of) Easy Steps

          The most appealing thing about native wildflowers is their combination of beauty and self-sufficiency.  They offer a dazzling range of color and form while displaying hardiness and adaptability not usually found in their more domesticated cousins, the garden flowers.  Wildflowers actually prefer soils of low fertility, and many species are drought tolerant.  […]