-Mike Weeks- Just in time for pest season, we thought it may be a good time to introduce a new product for us that is truly unique in the pest and disease management category: PureCrop 1. We have been working with this product at one of our off site hemp facilities, and we find that it checks a lot of boxes for us. First off, this product has a zero OSHA rating, and that’s great news for the grower because it means no suiting up before spraying. What that also means is that this product … [Read more...] about PureCrop1, a new product review
Living Soil: 101
-Jordan Capps- We sell an amazing array of high quality pre-bagged planting mixes at Fifth Season, enough to cover pretty much any need a gardener may have, but have you ever wondered about the ins and outs of creating your own soil? There can be an overwhelming amount of information on the subject online, enough to make the task seem impossible. To help alleviate some of that “analysis paralysis” I have a (relatively) simple, easy to follow recipe that pretty much any plant under the sun … [Read more...] about Living Soil: 101
Tutti Frutti, A Magical Elixir
-Pam Scott- The long warm days and cool nights of May and June have made our fruiting trees and bushes flourish. Berry picking has become a daily pastime in our neighborhood. I just got a call from my neighbor that her sour cherry trees are laden with fruit needing to be picked, soon to be made into pies, tarts and liqueur soaked Maraschinos. Another neighbor has more strawberries than she can keep up with. The rush to get blueberries and raspberries picked before the birds eat them brings me … [Read more...] about Tutti Frutti, A Magical Elixir
Simple, Inexpensive Hydroponics: The Kratky Method
-Jordan Capps- Howdy doody pandemic pals! I know these stay-at-home orders have thrown everybody for a loop, so I’d like to take the time to discuss the Kratky method, an easy--and cheap!--way to start a simple indoor garden at home. With just a few ingredients and a sunny window, you can be harvesting delicious leafy greens in almost no time! Named after B.A. Kratky, the kratky method is entirely passive, which means it requires no pumps of any sort. The nutrient solution remains … [Read more...] about Simple, Inexpensive Hydroponics: The Kratky Method
Some Helpful Tips for Growing Squash
-Pam Scott- Spring is in full swing. Most of us have our seeds and seedlings tucked safely in the ground as we head full speed towards summer. On these 80-90 degree days it's hard to imagine that it was only weeks ago that we were hit with a heavy frost. Summer vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, okra, beans, squash, and cucumbers are growing quickly due to warm sunny days and rainy nights. One of the most frequently asked questions we hear these days is “How do I keep bugs and mildew from … [Read more...] about Some Helpful Tips for Growing Squash
DIY Moss Poles
-Kristin Weeks- The popularity of houseplants has ushered in all kinds of interesting DIY projects that offer an aesthetic boost and promote healthy growth habits of our botanical friends. Plant influencers and individuals all over the web and the ‘gram demonstrate techniques and practices that eventually make their way back into our shop by way of our customers. It is always exciting when a customer asks me if I’ve heard about this or that, which then becomes my new favorite thing! Recently, … [Read more...] about DIY Moss Poles
Blonde Stout
-Ryan Blankenship- Over the past few years, I’ve been seeing more and more Blonde Stouts being brewed, and I finally got the chance to brew one myself. If you are not familiar with this style, it is an ale with the color of an IPA that has the characteristics of a Stout. The first time I tried one was at one of our Homebrew for Hunger events about four years ago. My brain and taste buds were on totally different pages that day. Traditionally, stouts have an opaque black color to them with … [Read more...] about Blonde Stout
Beginning Hydroponic Systems: a DIY Overview
-Jordan Trent- Greetings and salutations! I'm here today to talk with you about a few easy ways to dip your toes into the hydroponic world. From tomatoes to salad greens, you too can enjoy the efficient growth that hydro provides, and it's not as hard as you think! Here are a few simple DIY projects we can help you with at your local Fifth Season Gardening Co. store. Aeroponics An offshoot of more traditional hydroponics, aeroponics is the process of growing plants in a mist of diluted … [Read more...] about Beginning Hydroponic Systems: a DIY Overview
Building a Raised Bed
-Ryan Blankenship- Whether you live in the city or out in the country, the best way to have complete control over your garden is by building a raised bed. I say this because everyone’s soil is going to be different. It could be very sandy, loamy, high or low in nitrogen, or even solid red clay like mine is. The best way overcome challenges presented by your soil is by building a garden bed on top of your existing soil. The first step is determining the size bed you would like to … [Read more...] about Building a Raised Bed
Grow Big with Canna Nutrients
-Jordan Trent- Does looking at a wall of different nutrient brands leave you with analysis paralysis? I get asked pretty much every day to help at least one of our customers wade through the sea of reputable nutrient brands that stock our shelves. Assuming the customer isn’t looking specifically for an all organic line, I pretty much always give the same answer: Canna. Canna is a Dutch company that I’ve used for years in my personal growing life, after getting a recommendation at, you guessed … [Read more...] about Grow Big with Canna Nutrients
