Many people have fond memories from their childhood days at U-Pick Farms. These memories of picking fruit are still present today, but are they worth it for the modern day budget? Do they make sense when it comes to economy? U-Pick Farm harvests are a great idea. People pick the fruits and vegetables they like … Read more
Being a head officer of an assisted living facility or working in one isn’t an easy job but it is something to admire. Taking care about older or people in need is something we should all have in mind, and assisted living facilities are of huge help. And one of the hardest tasks is to … Read more
So, the winter is coming, and you have to close out your garden till the months of March and April when you will be planting again. And that isn’t the best thing as you enjoyed your homegrown vegetables in almost every meal. But, wait why wouldn’t you continue growing the same? Well, it is winter … Read more
How to save money on irrigation Irrigation can be a big moneymaker. However, without a good plan and good implementation of the plan, an irrigation system can drain both a grower’s money and time. Several irrigation experts shared their ideas on how they would shave energy use and save money on irrigation. “An overall irrigation … Read more
What are the next big sellers? Ever heard of purple snow peas, chayote squash or horned melons? How about rambutan, custard apples or sunchokes? How about kiwifruit? Forty-five years ago, nobody had heard of this strange New Zealand fruit, called Chinese gooseberries at the time. Since Frieda Caplan’s company, Produce Specialties, introduced Chinese gooseberries to … Read more