It is easy to neglect the trees in your garden and just assume they will grow naturally. In most cases, trees will grow on their own with little intervention – especially if the tree is indigenous. However, that does not mean that you should consider the services of a tree surgeon at least once a … Read more
Whether it is your home or your business, you can never have too much security. In the world of today, there is a large number of possibilities when it comes to thievery, burglary, break-ins, and abuse. Improved locks, burglar alarms, security gates, and guard dogs are all at your disposal to try and make your … Read more
Marketing is more than just setting up your farm stand and hoping for the best. Utilizing social media for promotion, figuring out what your speciality is and giving customers first-hand experience of your produce is just the beginning. Here are four steps to getting the most sales out of your farm stand. 1) What is your specialty? If you … Read more
Bad soil can put a grind on your growing season. How can you tell whether your soil is bad? Learning about how to prevent current and future problems, the warning signs and how to fix those problems is key. Soil Fertility Read about: Be Careful When Spraying Whether you’re a farmer who is just starting out or … Read more
Greenhouse growers nationwide are well versed in thrips, aphids and spider mites. These three pests are the most persistent greenhouse pests across the country. Thrips, Aphids and Spider Mites “Mealybugs and scale, whiteflies and leafminers are also important,” said Frank A. Hale, Ph.D., professor of Horticultural Crops Entomology, Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of … Read more