Wicking beds and fruit trees
Wicking beds are a great solution for growing some fruit trees (and vegetables) where water is scarce or in tricky spots in the garden.
Four reasons to get certified organic (and three reasons not to)
Do you buy organic food? Ever wondered what “certified organic” means? We blow the pros and cons of certification wide open.
7 reasons to grow heritage and heirloom apples
By planting a heritage or heirloom apple variety in your garden, you can help preserve varieties that might otherwise be lost.
Learn to love your weeds
Weeds provide many uses and benefits, both to you as a gardener and to the many creatures who live in your soil.
Helping out on the farm
One of the things we LOVE about our farm is the fabulous people who visit, for one reason or another. Our lives have been enriched over the years by pick-your-own and CSA customers, volunteers, employees, students, and workshop attendees. Plus, of course, our fabulous...
How to grow apples — the organic way
Apples are one of the most popular fruits to grow in your backyard. Learn the basics of how to look after your apple tree.
