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Pea's tell me : inoculant vs no inoculant

Last spring I decided it was time for me to get down to the heart of the matter when it comes to snap peas, variety and the question about adding inoculant at planting time or not…  But before I get into my findings of a year ago there’s obviously a small disclaimer here: these results are [...]

Planting the plan

There are several obstacles challenges in consistently providing fresh and yummy veggies to people (or even yourself in your own garden), aside from disease, weeds, deer, weather and everything else…  One of the most daunting challenges is ensuring that you have a steady supply of veggies throughout the season.  And the very honest fact of the matter is – the produce section of your [...]

Lesser of two weevils

All weevils are insects but not all insects are weevil…  some are actually helpful (ugh).  And to be clear with that last pun – weevils are NOT helpful…

What is helpful is Johnny Seeds – the folks we placed the majority of our seed order with this year.  We had ordered 1# of Sugar Snap Peas…  the super crunchy eat the [...]

The CSA has begun

Well – maybe the title is a little misleading…  I mean, it’s already begun and the checks are in and people are watching the snow accumulate with anticipation of the thaw…  But – in the basement some of the first seeds have been planted and are under lights…  waiting.

First up are the leeks (well – not “up” [...]