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Dave Chapman, owner of Long Wind Farm in East Thetford, VT, was the presenter in part one of a series on high tunnel growing. Photo courtesy of Dave Chapman
by Sonja Heyck-Merlin
Dave Chapman, owner of Long Wind Farm
Matthew Whiting is a horticulture professor at Washington State University specializing in orchard architecture and mechanization. Photo courtesy of Matthew Whiting
by Enrico Villamaino
Cherry trees are large, with complicated architectures, but they bear small fruit. Proper cultivation and
Day-neutral strawberries grow best when placed in crowned, raised beds and protected by plastic. Photo courtesy of Pam Fisher/Fisher Berry Crop Consulting
by Courtney Llewellyn
The sweet treat of strawberries tends to be an alluring draw for many customers.
High tunnel tomato production at Untiedt’s Vegetable Farm in Minnesota. Photo courtesy of Untiedt’s Vegetable Farm
by Gail March Yerke
Joining the trend of large conferences and events moving to online formats, the Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Convention presented
by Sally Colby
Curtis Millsap said farming is in his genes. Although he grew up in town, his parents were avid gardeners. “Our family had a passion for being outside and engaging with creation,” he said. “My wife Sara
Kah Nursery is open year-round, but business is relatively slow in winter. During the six-week period between Jan. 1 and mid-February, DeAnna takes time to regroup and review the previous year and prepare for spring.
Photo courtesy of Kah
Sheyenne Gardens’ founder Neal Holland (L) and current owner Adam Volz. The team at the nursery begins seeding in January, prepping early for their season.
Photo courtesy of Sheyenne Gardens
by Courtney Llewellyn
What does a nursery and garden
Lauren Ditscheist Padovana and Bryan Padovano holding some of their first harvest of vegetables. They’re already looking ahead to 2021’s season.
Photo courtesy of Happy Day Farmhaus
by Gail March Yerke
As the USDA reports a continued decline of
by Courtney Llewellyn
If you saw our story about the autumn meeting of the New York Nut Growers Association (NYNGA) in the December 2020 issue of Country Folks Grower, you know that English walnuts are being developed into a
Unless they’re flying or startled, you won’t see spotted lanternflies’ distinctive red hind wings.
Photo courtesy of Penn State Extension
by Courtney Llewellyn
Despite stay-at-home orders that stymied some travel in 2020, a lot of traffic still crisscrossed the
