What is mulch? Mulch refers to any material a gardener might use to cover the surface of the soil. There are many mulch options, all of which protect plants from severe temperatures, help retain water, and enhance the appearance of the landscape. Some can go further,...
It's Halloween tomorrow, so what better way to embrace the spooky season than to reflect upon our horrific plant experiences. A few of our staff members felt brave enough to go back to those dark times, and remember the hard lessons learned. So here we are sharing our...
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, so expensive some refer to it as 'red gold'. The price of saffron reflects the relatively large amounts of plants required to grow significant volumes, and in particular the need for hand harvesting labor. A...
In a recent newsletter, we asked about what challenges you face while growing an edible garden in summer. The response was great! We look forward to creating more ways to help you overcome these challenges. For now, we've put together this blog that includes various...
Advice from Darren Morgan ~ As we finish out the days of June, look ahead to early July as a sort of mid-point in the gardening season in the Willamette Valley - the end of harvest for overwinter and spring crop plantings, and the last chance to plant main season...
Providing consistent nutrient supply to plants can be a challenge for the organic gardener. Increased selection and availability of complete organic granular fertilizers has helped, but one characteristic of all of these fertilizers is both their advantage, and their...
One of the first things to consider when planting an edible garden is where do you want your garden to grow, and how much sunlight does the area receive? Start your observation close to the time of sunrise, and observe how the sunlight moves over your proposed garden...
Tomatoes come in all sorts of variations so it's no surprise you may feel a bit intimidated when making your decision on what type to grow in your garden. Luckily, we are here to guide you and keep it simple! When searching for your tomato, consider days to maturity...
Temperatures can drop quickly! Don’t be blindsided when the hard frosts become the norm of the season. Instead, be prepared, do a little planning and read these tips on how to give your valuable plants some winter protection. Cover Plants Cover sensitive plants to try...
Do you want to grow a love of nature within your children? One way to make this possible is to make it fun by creating a sensory garden. What kid doesn’t like to be told that they can eat the plant leaf? And if there are edible berries growing, happy memories are sure...
June 2nd through June 8th is National Gardening Week, and we're excited to share it with you. Embracing the spirit of National Gardening Week, we are sharing our "first" gardening experiences because we all started somewhere. We hope our stories inspire you to...
Do you feel like you are falling behind the planting season? Concerned that you have run out of time to plant your favorite fresh garden crop? You're not alone. The schedule for marketing and selling vegetable plant starts for planting in the garden is...