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Organic Seed Selection

March 19, 2011 - GrowOrganic

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It may be the hardest time of the year for gardeners. So many seed packets, so little garden space Did you see Tricia in our video on selecting seeds? She’s standing in front of a wall of seed packets. All great seeds. But which are the best for your garden? You can’t just choose the most appealing package because, frankly, all our newly-designed seed packets are stunning. We have worked with a local artist, Randy Griffis of North San Juan, for several years and we’re very proud…

Top 3 Reasons to Buy Organic Seeds

1. Grown without synthetic pesticides Conventional seeds are from plants that grew in the fields even longer than food crops—and were likely to get even more synthetic pesticides and fungicides to keep them viable as seed producers. Do you really want that in your seeds? 2. Best suited to growing in your organic garden Organic farming methods are different from conventional farming, and the plants that do best in organic conditions produce seeds that will also succeed in your organic garden.…

Mulch in your vegetable garden—beyond the basics April 29, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Everyone tells you to mulch your vegetable garden—but exactly how should you choose a mulch? In our new video, Tricia shows you the basics of mulching. What’s the difference between compost… read more»	Grow cover crops and green manure in the summer April 29, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Most cover crops are planted in late summer, but there are some cover crop seed mixes that can go in the ground in the springtime and give you benefits by the end of the summer. Cover cropping is a cheap… read more»
Meet the three kinds of honey bees in a hive April 18, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Just who is in a beehive? Three kinds of bees live in a hive: One female Queen bee Many female Worker bees A few male Drones God Save the Queen bee The term “Queen bee” is widely used to describe… read more»	Eat and drink your organic roses April 10, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Do you grow roses? DId you ever think about growing them organically? That way you not only keep synthetic pesticides out of your garden and groundwater, but you can EAT and DRINK your roses too. In our… read more»
When and how to fertilize your fruit trees—use our online calculator March 28, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Make your organic orchard bountiful by fertilizing your fruit trees. In our latest, research-based video, Tricia explains IF, when, and how much to fertilize your fruit trees. Keep reading here to learn… read more»	Meet the secondary macronutrients and the micronutrients your plants need March 17, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Micronutrients are vitamins for your plants, says Tricia in our new video about secondary macronutrients and the micronutrients. You know about the major nutrients, N-P-K. Those are the symbols for the… read more»
Make a lasagna gardening bed in easy steps March 12, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Lasagna gardening is just as wonderful as it sounds. You choose the “pan” (a raised bed or a piece of ground), add layers of brown and green, then top with Compostex fabric and let the soil… read more»	Organic house plant care and pest control February 28, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley It’s really quite simple to apply your “outdoor” organic gardening knowledge to your house plants. Who doesn’t want a lush mass of greenery inside during the winter months? When… read more»
Build a low tunnel with floating row cover to protect plants from frost February 21, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley We’re always talking about extending your growing season with floating row covers, low tunnels, and hoop houses. These all protect your plants from frost. Today we’ll give you easy instructions… read more»	The scientific reasons floating row covers work to protect your plants from frost February 21, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley When it comes to protecting your plants from frosts and freezes it’s important to understand where the heat is coming from. Soil absorbs heat during the day and radiates it back at night. Our Agribon… read more»