Earthworms don’t often get a lot of credit for the incredible benefits they provide for farmers and others who grow food and plants. Yet, that’s starting to change. Exciting research and grower experience alike point to the importance of the... (Read More)
Whether you run a professional landscaping company or garden at a commercial scale, you recognize the value of seeing nature at work. In fact, your job depends on it.
Grass, plants and crops all grow throughout their respective seasons and... (Read More)
Berries are a big deal here in the U.S. The farm gate value of strawberries—the No. 1 most popular berry in the U.S. by production volume—reached $2.3 billion in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Other top berries include... (Read More)
Continuous improvement is the name of the game when it comes to sustainable plant production. There are always new practices to learn, new products to try and new systems to explore for lower environmental impact. The challenge, of course, is having... (Read More)
The hydroponics market is expanding rapidly around the world. One estimate from Grandview Research suggests a compound annual growth rate of more than 20%. Growers who use hydroponics rely on water rather than on soil to produce crops. These systems... (Read More)
How connected are you to the land? As we each work with the land, and soil, it is often a natural extension of who we are. We talk about the land differently. We view it differently. We protect it fiercely. We experience it in unique ways. We... (Read More)
We often think of gardens being about flowers and produce, but they can be so much more! Here are some ways you can bring your personality into your garden.
Gardens usually have scarecrows to scare away the birds, yet is a scarecrow really what... (Read More)
So you want to start a garden. We are excited you are ready to dig into the dirt and work to grow your own food. You may, however, wonder about how to start a garden. It goes beyond just digging in the dirt and picking out plants. Here are some tips... (Read More)
We love soil! We also love worms, of course. For us, the soil is part of our daily life. We know, however, that not everyone loves soil and worms the way we do. This can change though! Whether you, or someone you know, is 3 or 15, 68 or 94, you can... (Read More)