A healthy plant possibly means fewer insects Like most anywhere in the USA, fruits, and vegetables are grown in the Danville, Virginia, area, and occasionally, growers will inquire about growth problems to local Extension agent Stuart Sutphin. However, when it comes to blueberries, the silence is deafening. “I know people around here raise blueberries,” he said, … Read more
On the USDA website, Miles McEvoy, National Organic Program Deputy Administrator, outlines the five steps for becoming a certified organic grower in his blog post, Organic 101: Five Steps to Organic. Each step is an excerpt from his original post. STEP 1: Develop an organic system plan. The organic system plan is the foundation of … Read more
I love traveling and meeting growers from across the country. The United States is full of many dedicated people who devote their lives to this profession. It humbles me when I walk the floor of any growing convention and listen to their stories. While at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo in … Read more
Bubi Bottle is a BPA-free beverage bottle that doubles as a water-proofing apparatus and multi-use container and a hot/cold compress that relieves sore muscles. The flexible bottle’s construction can withstand extreme heat and even the 2-ton pressure from an alligator’s bite with zero punctures. Product features include: Microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe Mold resistant BPA … Read more
A lot of fuss has been on recently about artificial grass and how it can benefit your garden. Artificial grass, for those who are not familiar, is a grass mat-like surface that is often applied to football fields to replace natural playing surface grass. But as many of you would know, artificial grass can also … Read more