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OGS offers a variety of consulting services with hourly follow-up support and reduced fees available, including 1) assessment of land that you own or want to purchase; 2) assessment of your farm, garden, or homestead; and 3) guidance for your land-based project.
Organic Home Growing Blog Posts
Pest Prevention And Control: The Organic Way
As recent research finds that non-organic pesticides are amongst the biggest causes of cognitive decline, even those who haven’t yet embraced...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Clever Ways To Add Art To Your Garden
Creative pursuits such as drawing, painting, dancing, or singing can make people happy, and even just being around art can have a positive impact on...