Category Archives: Garden Advice

Fall & Winter Garden Planning

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Lisa Dermer

Useful References from SESE: Our Fall & Winter Quick Guide lists specific varieties best suited to growing in the cooler months.  We also have on our website the Simple Winter Gardening Guide from Brett Grohsgal of Even’ Star Organic Farm … Continue reading →

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Why we wait to thin corn plants (‘til 4 inches!)

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Lisa Dermer

Information in this post comes from and is inspired by the new book The Resilient Gardener by Carol Deppe. Some gardeners and farmers don’t thin corn at all. But sowing extra seed ensures a uniform stand of corn (especially important … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Sun(flowers)…

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Janel

Sunflowers symbolize the unity of beauty and utility. Let us tell you a little bit about the many different kinds of sunflowers that can grace your garden! Continue reading →

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