-Luis Guerra- We carry a wide range of soils at our Fifth Season locations, and we know it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming to select a soil that’s right for your particular growing situation. It may seem like dirt, is dirt, is dirt, but the truth is that different plants have different needs, and even the same plants have different needs depending on where they are in their growth cycle. While we are always happy to talk with you in person, we thought it might be helpful to have a … [Read more...] about So Much Soil!
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Gifts for Outdoor Gardeners
You may have noticed that the gardener in your life pays more attention to the soil and the plants than the state of their tools. Why not treat an outdoor gardener to a tool upgrade? Or, give them apparel specially-designed to protect and enhance the gardening experience? You can finally say a proper thank you for all those sungolds you enjoyed last summer... Hori Hori Knives from Barebones & Kinsman Durable, practical, beautiful. These Hori Hori knives are multi-purpose workhorses … [Read more...] about Gifts for Outdoor Gardeners
Cultivating Mushrooms at Home
-Jesse Cerrato- Interest in growing edible mushrooms at home is on the rise. Folks with foodie appetites looking for a different kind of hobby and a way to practice economical consumption are joining the movement. Not everyone is sure where to start, but we are here to help! Just like with other aspects of gardening, it’s important to understand the needs and requirements of the species you want to grow. As an introduction, I will specifically cover how to grow Oyster mushrooms in an … [Read more...] about Cultivating Mushrooms at Home
Never Too Late To Garden!
-Chris Amaya- Missed your opportunity for a bountiful summer harvest? Well don’t beet yourself up, because that’s exactly what we plan to do for you, with this Fall Planting Guide. Generally, I save most of my root crops (such as beets) as well as the entire short-season brassica family of vegetables for fall planting, as cooler days and nights pave the way for dense cabbage heads and perfect broccoli formation. Not to mention the fact that avoiding the summer heat and major pests like … [Read more...] about Never Too Late To Garden!
August in the Garden: Preserving the Abundance of Summer
-Pam Scott- August at our house has always been a time of frenzied pickling, jelly making, drying, canning, freezing and fermenting. Braids of garlic and onions hang from every doorframe. Pillowcases full of dripping grapes are suspended from the dining room chandelier, soon to be made into jelly. There are jars of vegetables in various stages of fermentation. Now, thanks to Fifth Season’s new Ball jar fermenting lids we have lots of small jars of fermenting pepper experiments. One of … [Read more...] about August in the Garden: Preserving the Abundance of Summer
Mulch Much?
-Chris Amaya- With spring almost over, and the sun soon to be getting too hot for comfort during mid-day, its easy to accidentally forget to water the garden. Fortunately there is a natural buffer that allows plants to stay hydrated longer while simultaneously benefiting soil biology. Mulching the areas around established plants before pesky weeds can germinate will be your saving grace this season. Without mulching, these small, weedy plants can turn into big competition for your … [Read more...] about Mulch Much?
Raised-Bed Gardening
-Patrick Metz- I am getting ready to start a new garden plot. For years I have employed a technique known as double-digging to get started. The concept is simple and effective. The goal: create a deep bed of loose, well-amended soil without harming and undoing the work of the biology already in the soil - earthworms, microbes, fungi. This technique creates a beautifully cultivated plot and an excellent rooting zone for your future plants. So what's the catch? It is labor intensive and … [Read more...] about Raised-Bed Gardening
Growing Fruit at Home
-Luis Guerra- Ahhhh! There’s nothing like eating a fresh-picked piece of fruit or a handful of berries, warmed by the sun and perfectly ripe. Especially if it’s in the comfort of your own yard. The nice cool temperatures of spring offer the perfect opportunity to get started planting some edible perennials on your property so you can enjoy the delicious bounty these plants offer. A number of fruit-bearing plants grow very well in our area in small spaces and with little effort, … [Read more...] about Growing Fruit at Home
Asheville Organic Gardening
Shop Fifth Season Asheville Open Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 9am-7pm, Sunday 10am-6pm 4 South Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805 • (828) 412-3200 • Email Us Grow organic and shop local this spring with plants, products and know-how from Fifth Season Gardening. Stop by our store on Tunnel Rd. for everything you need: Organic Seeds & Veggie Starts Organic Soils, Composts & Amendments Fruit Trees, Berry Bushes, Perennials and Annuals Tropical Houseplants Beautiful … [Read more...] about Asheville Organic Gardening
Charlottesville Organic Gardening
Shop Fifth Season Charlottesville Open Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm • Saturday: 9am-6pm • Sunday: 11am-6pm 900 Preston Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903 • (434) 293-2332 • Toll Free (866) 998-1782 • Email Us Grow organic and shop local this spring with plants, products and know-how from Fifth Season Gardening. Stop by our store on Preston Ave. for everything you need: Organic Seeds & Veggie Starts Organic Soils, Composts & Amendments Fruit Trees, Berry Bushes, Perennials and … [Read more...] about Charlottesville Organic Gardening