Growing Tips

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Midwinter Observing and Planning

As we come upon Groundhog Day, the official midpoint of winter, it seems like a...
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GROWING MICRO GREENS AND SHOOTS

I am always looking for new ways to create diversity and add food products to...
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BLACK SWALLOWTAIL LARVAE!

It is something we do every summer – when we see the larvae or caterpillars of...
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HARVESTING PEA AND SUNFLOWER SHOOTS

I harvested some shoots that I started a week or so ago, and thought I’d...
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JUST LOVING MARJORAM!

I have decided that this year my favorite herb is marjoram! I am just loving...
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SCHEDULING YOUR SEED STARTING

Following is a list of my general dates for getting particular groups of seeds started....
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SEED STARTING TIPS

Especially during the tail end of a long winter, starting seeds is a very emotionally...
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GROWING HERBS FOR TREATING LYME DISEASE/SYNDROME

After finishing up our first annual Herbs for Lyme Workshop - which we also call, Exploring...
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SOURCING SEEDS FOR YOUR GARDEN

First, a quick explanation of seed labeling.... Certified Organic SeedsCertified Organic are seeds that have been...
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FIGS

We probably get asked more about fig care than any other plant we sell.  We...