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Everything old is new again. Soil steaming, popular at the turn of the 20th century, fell out of use when chemical-based farming became the norm. Soil fumigants such as methyl bromide – popular with strawberry growers and recently prohibited
After Christmas trees, one of the biggest sellers of winter décor is wreaths. There are other decorative options to consider, however, including large porch pots, artfully arranged with greens and colorful accoutrement.
Holiday pots can either be pre-assembled by
In the heart of the Connecticut River Valley, Picadilly Farm, in Winchester, NH, has been growing and serving fresh, organic and local produce for the Monadnock region for almost two decades. Owners Bruce and Jenny Wooster have made it
by Sally Colby
In 1971, Steve Meyerhans moved northward from Connecticut to work at a Fairfield, Maine, orchard owned by local grower Royal Wentworth. Steve’s wife, Marilyn was in college, and soon joined him, picking apples for $1.50/hour.
“We
by Sally Colby
Long-time cut flower expert Dave Dowling said, “You aren’t going to make any money growing cut flowers – you make money selling cut flowers.”
Dowling spoke at the Maryland Cut Flower Short Course held in cooperation
by Courtney Llewellyn
The growing and harvesting season for farmers can only be extended so far. The entertainment season, however, can be year-round for those who are investing in agritourism ventures to expand their offerings. Perhaps you host a
by Courtney Llewellyn
The new varieties and the networking and the education sessions are all great reasons to attend AmericanHort’s annual Cultivate conference, but the highlight every year is the State of the Industry address. It provides a critical
The team from Country Folks Grower and Lee Newspapers Inc. once again visited Columbus, Ohio, to be a part of AmericanHort’s highly anticipated trade show, Cultivate22. Be sure to check out upcoming issues of Country Folks Grower to
by Sally Colby
In 1930, Sam Bridge Jr. started growing evergreen cuttings in a cow pasture. Not long after he started that venture, the enterprising young horticulturist built a greenhouse to grow geranium cuttings for his mother and her
by Courtney Llewellyn
It’s getting to be that time again when farmers of a certain mindset gear up for spooky season. Whether it’s your first haunt or your 20th, using this means of expanding your season to visitors takes
