Late Spring Freeze: How to Protect your Summer Plants (for the backyard grower)
Variable Weather Patterns The western NC mountains are known for their variable weather patterns. Warm spells in January and cool spells in the summer are not uncommon. Many of us backyard growers and gardeners get very excited by 70 and 80 degree days in April and...
Make A Successful Leap From Self-Sustaining Gardener To Profitable Grower
Whether you’re a commercial farmer or an organic home grower, excessive produce can quickly turn a profitable business model into a cash flow nightmare. It’s estimated that around 30% to 40% of produce goes to waste in the U.S. every year, which amounts to around...
Eco-Friendly Ways To Water Your Organic Garden
America is about to have a hot summer: the NOA’s Climate Prediction Center states that temperatures in the US will be above average until June 2020. Not only will families be feeling the heat of the summer months, but gardens all over the country will also need more...
Kids Thrive Outside: Simple Activities in the Garden, Forest, and Kitchen
During these unstable times, our children need us more than ever for connection and security. For many of us, the pandemic has brought a drastic change to daily rhythms and family dynamics. Spending time together outside is an enlivening way to connect, to move our...