by Courtney Llewellyn
Nothing happens until your ideal customer knows you exist. That was the blunt message presented by Monica Hemingway, a digital strategist for the green industry, during “Five Keys to Getting Your Green Industry Business Found Online in 2021,” (more…)
A few weeks ago I was enjoying a chat in the greenhouse of vegetable-growing friends. In April, everything is lush in the trays and full of possibilities. Conversation turned to June and my friend called it “the Abyss.” The hoopla of Mother’s Day is over, the bedding plants have been sold and they are in a waiting game for the first of summer vegetables. (more…)
When you’re talking tree fruit nutrition, both soil and plant nutrients play important roles. Taking a soil sample analysis and adjusting nutrients accordingly does not translate directly into the optimum nutrient availability for fruit production and quality. Many variables play a role in how and when soil nutrients are made available in the tree, (more…)
We’re back with Part 2 of our Constant Contact walkthrough! Hopefully Part 1 provided you with enough information to start your own email marketing account and begin growing your messaging audience. Don’t forget to reach out with any questions you may have (more…)
Marketing has always fascinated me. I remember a marketing course I took in college where we had to invent a product and then develop the pertinent marketing research to support the sale of it. Today, let’s look at what’s involved in marketing vegetables. (more…)
A picture may be worth a thousand words but when it comes to marketing, pictures (or video in particular) are proving to be worth a great deal. Using video as a primary marketing tool is now recognized as one of the top marketing trends this year. (more…)
Winter bok choy harvest, showing a row cover system.
by Courtney Llewellyn
The Transformers toy line began in the mid-1980s. It described the battles of sentient, living robots that could turn into other forms, often animals and vehicles. Transformer greenhouses follow a similar idea (more…)
Jesse and Carol Berger and their son Griffin operate Sauk Farm, where they first grew grain before transitioning to orchards.
by Sally Colby
Growing organic fruit adds value to the end product, but the Berger family is taking value-added a step further. Jesse and Carol Berger and their son Griffin operate Sauk Farm in Concrete, WA. (more…)
Farmer Dre is always looking to innovate farm practices. Because of that, despite the challenges of 2020, his farm had its best year yet. Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Orchard & Bakery
by Sally Colby
The difficult, year-round work involved with owning a farm isn’t every family’s dream, but it was for the Gradinarius. (more…)
Aroostook Hops was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the state’s ag department. The grant is being used to make a number of infrastructure improvements, including a new harvester and a building to house it. Photo courtesy of Aroostook Hops
by Enrico Villamaino
If nothing else, 2020 gave us all an understandable reason to enjoy a good beer (or possibly several). But for brewers to provide us with good beer, they first need access to high quality hops. (more…)
Keri Roid of Growing Miracles Lavender Garden sells lavender value-added products that focus on self-care and relaxation. Photos by Aliya Hall
by Aliya Hall
It was a random encounter with a patch of lavender from a Craigslist exchange that started Marilyn Kosel of Wayward Winds Lavender on a 20-year relationship with the plant. (more…)
by Courtney Llewellyn
Spring 2021 is a time of renewal. New crops are popping up, and people are becoming more comfortable with going out to eat again. So what better time to think about welcoming visitors back for farm dinners? (more…)
