Horny Toad Horticulture

Horny Toad Horticulture Horny Toad horticulture is a small scale urban seed farm at the base of Sentinel Peak. We grow harvest and process our own seeds for distributors in Tucson.

Find our seeds and Plants at Eco Gro and Awareness Ranch at the Rillito Farmers Market

Today was such a fun class at thanks for inviting me to come teach at the worm hole! I met so many new friends and was ...
11/16/2025

Today was such a fun class at thanks for inviting me to come teach at the worm hole!

I met so many new friends and was joined by my favorite gals!

Thank you to everyone who made time for this seed class today, I know November is such a busy month in the old Pueblo!

Well do another class soon!

On Saturday from 11-12pm I am teaching another seed starting class, this time at Inch by Inch Worm Castings and I am so ...
11/14/2025

On Saturday from 11-12pm I am teaching another seed starting class, this time at Inch by Inch Worm Castings and I am so excited! You can sign up on their web page. The cost is 20$ for you and a friend and you all get to take home worm castings and seeds!!!

Gardening has changed my life and I think it can change the whole world if we all getbin on it! Starting from seeds is so much fun and much easier than you think!

You gotta come join me!!!

Photo by Amy Ijams Photography

SAVE THE DATE! I am teaming up with to bring you a seed starting class next Saturday, come hang with us!!!INFORMATION:S...
11/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE! I am teaming up with to bring you a seed starting class next Saturday, come hang with us!!!

INFORMATION:

Seed Starting Class with Nicci Radhe of H***y Toad Horticulture
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 AM�

Duration: 60 minutes

�Cost: $20 (Includes: bring a friend free + a free bag of worm castings). Nicci will also be giving out free seeds to all attendees!

Location: The Worm Hole – 2002 E 14th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Class Description:

Are you ready to spring your garden into action by starting plants from seed? This introductory class will guide you through the essentials of seed starting - from selecting the right seeds for our desert climate, to choosing containers and soil mixes, germination techniques, and how to transition seedlings into your outdoor garden. You’ll learn how to give your plants a strong start, setting the stage for vibrant growth and healthy harvests.

Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to refine your propagation success, this class offers practical tools and real-world guidance. You’ll walk away with greater confidence in how to work with nature — not against it — as you grow from seed to seedling to thriving plant.

About the Instructor:

Nicci Radhe is the grower & producer of seeds and plants at H***y Toad Horticulture — an all-organic urban seed farm based at the foot of Sentinel Peak in Tucson. They specialize in locally adapted heirloom and open-pollinated seeds, grown for our Sonoran climate and community.

Nicci’s work focuses on seed saving, biodiversity, and helping gardeners understand the unique needs of desert growing. Their direct-to-public sales at markets and events, plus wholesale partnerships with local nurseries, reflect a commitment to building food-resilient and seed-aware communities.

We’re delighted to host Nicci for this Seed Starting class — to help you grow from the very beginning and become more confident in your garden journey.

Regular price $20.00

SAVE THE DATE! I am teaming up with Inch by Inch Worms Tucson to bring you a seed starting class next saturday, come han...
11/11/2025

SAVE THE DATE! I am teaming up with Inch by Inch Worms Tucson to bring you a seed starting class next saturday, come hang with us!!!

INFORMATION:

Seed Starting Class with Nicci Radhe of H***y Toad Horticulture
Date & Time: Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 AM�

Duration: 60 minutes

�Cost: $20 (Includes: bring a friend free + a free bag of worm castings). Nicci will also be giving out free seeds to all attendees!

Location: The Worm Hole – 2002 E 14th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Class Description:

�Are you ready to spring your garden into action by starting plants from seed? This introductory class will guide you through the essentials of seed starting - from selecting the right seeds for our desert climate, to choosing containers and soil mixes, germination techniques, and how to transition seedlings into your outdoor garden. You’ll learn how to give your plants a strong start, setting the stage for vibrant growth and healthy harvests.
Whether you’re new to gardening or looking to refine your propagation success, this class offers practical tools and real-world guidance. You’ll walk away with greater confidence in how to work with nature — not against it — as you grow from seed to seedling to thriving plant.

About the Instructor:�

Nicci Radhe is the grower & producer of seeds and plants at H***y Toad Horticulture — an all-organic urban seed farm based at the foot of Sentinel Peak in Tucson. They specialize in locally adapted heirloom and open-pollinated seeds, grown for our Sonoran climate and community.

Nicci’s work focuses on seed saving, biodiversity, and helping gardeners understand the unique needs of desert growing. Their direct-to-public sales at markets and events, plus wholesale partnerships with local nurseries, reflect a commitment to building food-resilient and seed-aware communities.

We’re delighted to host Nicci for this Seed Starting class — to help you grow from the very beginning and become more confident in your garden journey.

Regular price$20.00

is now fully stocked up on all my cool weather seeds and has the newest fall/winter wonderland seed mix jar on the she...
11/07/2025

is now fully stocked up on all my cool weather seeds and has the newest fall/winter wonderland seed mix jar on the shelves for you! I love making these mixes more than anything. They make great gifts and are so easy to plant and watch the magic grow!

Stop by Eco Gro!

Today I will be dropping free seeds which is happening at the MSA Annex from 3pm-6pm I have and abundance of Cilantro ...
11/06/2025

Today I will be dropping free seeds which is happening at the MSA Annex from 3pm-6pm

I have and abundance of Cilantro and Chard seeds and I would like to give them to anyone who comes by! I have purposely packed the packs so fat you can share with others too!

In this despicable time when billionaires are hoarding money while withholding food from our most vulnerable communities there is nothing better we can do than to grow our own local crops and share them with as many neighbors as possible.

Chard is amazing in taste and texture and it pretty much becomes perennial here in Tucson, dying back in warm months and reviving beautifully in the cooler temps. It's delicious and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Cilantro only grows during cool months and is an annual herb so it won't come back but you can grow it all the way until spring and make those fresh salsas and use it everywhere else in the kitchen.

I want to teach people to grow their own food because once you do you can't help but share because of the abundance of harvests you get!

Come to the Santa Cruz Market at the ammex on Thursdays and pick up your free seeds at the .ranch booth!

Lets grow food and LOVE in our own local communities!!!!

Devils Claw harvest today! This is one of my favorite native plants to grow because it has beautiful flowers and fruits ...
11/03/2025

Devils Claw harvest today! This is one of my favorite native plants to grow because it has beautiful flowers and fruits and its fascinating to watch grow. The history and uses of this plant are rich and you will love how low maintenance they are.

Seeds will be available soon! You'll plant these in spring and summer.

Gazania popping all over this morning!
11/03/2025

Gazania popping all over this morning!

Zinnia harvest today! I love growing these flowers so much. They make amazing bouquets and bring all te pollinators over...
11/03/2025

Zinnia harvest today! I love growing these flowers so much. They make amazing bouquets and bring all te pollinators over to play! The petals are beautiful in my seed mixes and they rested really well!

Huge shout out to for selling my seeds for me today at the market! Well be here until 1:30 come join us!
10/25/2025

Huge shout out to for selling my seeds for me today at the market!

Well be here until 1:30 come join us!

Im soaking up all this rain we've had and planting seeds while the ground is saturated. This is the beginning of my favo...
10/16/2025

Im soaking up all this rain we've had and planting seeds while the ground is saturated. This is the beginning of my favorite gardening season here in Tucson and I am so excited for all the markets and stuff coming up so we can geek out about plants!

Come hang with me and Ben today for today at from 3-6pm.

We're giving out free seeds for all seasons and promoting our big fall plant fair which is happening next weekend on October 25th.

We can help you start growing your own food and give you the seeds you need to start a successful garden!

Harpagophytum - Devils ClawDevil's claw harvest is on! I love growing these native annual plants. They have beautiful f...
10/15/2025

Harpagophytum - Devils Claw

Devil's claw harvest is on! I love growing these native annual plants. They have beautiful flowers abd fruits and hrowing them benefits many native pollinators.

The leaves are covered on the bottom with sticky substances that trap insects which helps repel pest damage from aphids and the like.

They need no extra care but the seeds are tricky to germinate and to harvest sometimes. It is belived that these seeds need to be scarified so you can knick it with a knife or scrub them with a little sandpaper. Then I let them soak for a few days and throw them out to see what happens. They like drier sandy soils and grow all around the southwest naturally. There are some south African varieties that look very different from our native species. The seeds are difficult tk collect because its easy to injur yourself while harvesting. You also need pliers or a pocket knife to actually get to the bulk of the seeds. Use gloves! Lol

This is a very cool plant to wtach grow and learn about its rich cultural and medicinal history. Easy to care for and doesn't need much water at all.

Grow some native plants!

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