Cabbage Family (Brassica) Tips

Cabbage Family (Brassica) Tips

Broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage

Many nutrition experts say that broccoli and kale are the most healthy of all veggies and worth their weight in gold. But, in our area Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cauliflower and Cabbage are more heavily damaged by pests like the cabbage looper and cabbage worm than other plants in the Cabbage Family. Plus, broccoli can be heavily damaged by “clubroot,” making it the most difficult of the cabbage family veggies to grow in our area. These growing tips will give you the knowledge to grow all the cabbage family veggies successfully. But as you will see the extra time and energy may not be worth the return.

Organic VS Conventional Food

Organic VS Conventional Food

Why is it worth making the investment to purchase more expensive organic products? Organic food is becoming increasingly popular as people are becoming more aware of the benefits of consuming food that is grown without harmful chemicals and pesticides. While there are still debates about whether organic food is truly more nutritious than conventional food, there is ample evidence to support the claim that organic food is healthier and safer for human consumption.

Worm Castings: Black gold for all gardens

Worm Castings: Black gold for all gardens

We use microbe-dense worm castings (also called vermicompost) as our primary soil amendment. It is a critical component of our innovative growing method. Get a head start on a great harvest all season long by using worm castings when planting seeds and seedlings. Worm castings create an environment that plants love by adding an amazing diversity and quantity of microflora (microbes and fungi) to your soil.

How to Sterilize Garden Tools

How to Sterilize Garden Tools

Garden tools play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy and beautiful garden. They help us till the soil, plant seeds, trim the plants and keep the garden in pristine condition. However, if not properly maintained and sterilized, garden tools can spread diseases and pests from one plant to another, leading to significant damage and loss. In this blog post, we'll discuss the best ways to sterilize garden tools to keep your garden free of any harmful organisms.