You may have noticed lately that the days are getting the tiniest bit longer. The buds on the trees are beginning to swell and the leaves on the tulips and daffodil bulbs are attempting to peek through the mulch. Some heartening signs of spring but the truth is… we are still deeply embedded in winter. The verdant awakening of spring is still on hold. You have probably also noticed that your houseplants are enjoying a bit of a rest as well. Most tropical plants will go through a dormant … [Read more...] about Winter Houseplant Care
Pest Control
PureCrop1, a new product review
-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
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
Dealing with Pests in the Garden
-Chris Amaya- It’s mid year and the garden is blooming, the sun is ablaze, and the pests are rampant. I get several questions every week in the shop about infestations and what to do about them. The term “pest” can range anywhere from your neighborhood deer to tiny little specs in the dirt that are too small for the naked eye to see. For many people, the damage has taken a huge toll already that can set back the due date for fruits and vegetables. In this blog I specifically want to cover … [Read more...] about Dealing with Pests in the Garden
Houseplant Care Series Pt. 6: Common Houseplant Pests
With houseplants, most pest problems stem from a separate issue: water, light, relative environment, and/or nutrients. Healthy plants are much more capable of resisting pests than plants under environmental stresses. So a good start to combat pests is to provide favorable conditions to start with, but there are also some methods to handle outbreaks after they happen. By taking preventative measures and considering environmental conditions, problems can be avoided before they manifest. While … [Read more...] about Houseplant Care Series Pt. 6: Common Houseplant Pests
Insecticides part deux–Razor sharp love from the algae family.
Diatomaceous Earth (Found in Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth [food grade]) Imagine you’re wandering around in search of food, and you come to a tree festooned with avocados, mangoes, fresh beans, chocolate cakes, and hot loaves of cheddar bread. In order to pluck from this tree of wild dreams, you must first cross a field littered with razor blades and broken glass. Tempted? Greedy bugs face the same scenario when faced with crossing a barrier of diatomaceous earth. To the … [Read more...] about Insecticides part deux–Razor sharp love from the algae family.
A Warm and Fuzzy Insecticide Piece Part 1
A microscopic soap opera happens every day with trillions of different scenarios. Lives are created and then vanquished. Treasures taken and babies stolen. Colonies come together to defeat an indomitable titan only to lose their village moments later from a grander giant's foot. As our world turns, so does the insect universe. The size of the species (theoretically ranging from 900,000 different kinds to 30 million), rabbit reproduction rates, mammoth lack of care for fellow insects, and … [Read more...] about A Warm and Fuzzy Insecticide Piece Part 1
