We all learned a lot of lessons in 2020, including what to do and what not to do when faced with disruptions in our normal way of life. Being more self reliant has become essential to many folks looking for a little peace of mind and the easiest, most affordable and most essential way to […]
Cold weather crops allow you to feed your “inner farmer” without worrying about frost. C’mon. We ALL have an inner farmer, don’t we? Just a few veggies in a container? I thought so! Read on and pick out your favorite vegetables for safe planting this month… The two key words to remember when planting vegetables […]
The EJC Sowing Circle is an unofficial group of patrons who prefer to sow their vegetables and flowers from seed. There are lots of benefits to indoor sowing, including providing a fun and rewarding task for an often-dreary winter day. When you start seeds this early, you’re going to have a longer growing season naturally. […]
We have the best selection of herbs in the area and can’t wait to show them off to you! Come pick up your favorites – whether you’re growing them indoors or out, we have everything you need (and we do mean EVERYTHING) to successfully grow herbs for cooking, for medicinal purposes & for decorating too. […]
Herbs are more popular than ever as more and more folks turn their attention to self-sustenance. There are centuries old medicinal herbs and cooking herbs to spice up almost any entree or side dish you can imagine! We’re please to tell you that our selection of different herbs and different varieties is HUGE and our […]
The great news is that you can still plant vegetables in Late August or September through November! If you missed out on spring planting entirely, now is your second chance to reap some yummy vegetable harvests this year. Before planting your Fall crops, refresh the ground in which you are planting. Turn the soil and […]
I’m Considering Raised Bed Gardening This Year – Why is it so popular? Good question! Whether you grow flowers or vegetables, people are totally into raised beds for a variety of reasons. Start thinking about it now and do some research on purchasing one of the read-made beds or maybe even making one yourself! Here […]
We’re in love with blueberries! So many health benefits and SO easy to grow, even in containers. So how can you begin growing your own berries for future picking, instead of having to settle for grocery store goods? Easy! Become a blueberry aficionado with these growing tips from the pros. There are LOTS of blueberry […]
Pick summer veggies on a regular basis. Beans, squash, okra, and others grow tough and/or bitter if left on the plant too long. Prime picking time is first thing in the morning. Read more about harvesting summer vegetables… Picking snap beans is a two-handed job – use both hands to pick because bean stems are […]
Plenty of yummy easy vegetables can be planted this month including lettuce! See what else you should plant now… Some of the most popular veggies for July planting include bush beans – they germinate quickly in warm soil and will produce heavily in late summer. Other good veggies to plant now for a yummy fall […]
