Gardening
5 Practical Ways That You Can Help Save The Bees
We all know that it is crucial we take steps to save the bees. After all, every one out of three bites of food we eat is dependent on bees for pollination. Our bee populations face many threats from things such as Colony Collapse Disorder, the overuse of pesticides,...
Elderberries: The New Face of California Hedgerows
The practice of growing hedgerows stems from all the way back to the Medieval times of England and Ireland. Hedgerows can increase the beauty, productivity, and biodiversity of a property and are especially beneficial for farms. Modern day hedgerows are used as a...
Why Organic?
According to Jane Goodall’s book, “Harvest for Hope”, when chimps were given a choice between organic bananas and conventional bananas 9 out of 10 times they would choose organic! Interestingly when only given conventional bananas the chimps would peel...
Tomato Time
Summer is the season for tomatoes! Here at the Co-op we love the many delicious varieties of tomatoes that are available in the summer. Tomatoes offer a juicy, fresh flavor and are a healthy meal addition to everything from potluck pasta salad to a classic sandwich....
Storing Produce
Have you ever brought home beautiful bunches of greens and herbs only to have them wilt away in your fridge? Save your money and stop wasting food with simple storage tips! For our complete A-Z produce storage guide click here. Greens and Herbs: Trim the stem ends,...
Farming While Black – Leah Penniman Speech
From EcoFarm’s YouTube Channel: “Some of our most cherished sustainable farming practices have roots in African wisdom. Yet discrimination and violence against African- American farmers has led to a decline from 14% of all growers in 1920 to less than 2%...
Composting Guide
Compost can be used as a fertilizer for your plants and garden with no risk of burning like with synthetic fertilizers. It also contains many beneficial microorganisms that keep away plant disease. There are two types of home composting, Hot Composting and Cold...
Saving Your Bulbs for Next Spring
Every Year at the Co-op we have Beautiful Tulips, Daffodils, Dahlias, Ranunculus, etc. All these flowers have an expiration date in early spring and won’t grow any other time. These flowers grow from bulbs, which can be saved and used again next year! Over the course...
Sowing Seeds to Start Your Vegetable Garden
Cherry Tomato Sprouts! The roots are breaking through the bottom of the carton! Time to repot! First, pick your favorite seeds out at the Co-op. Make sure to read the instructions on the back as all plants like to start growing at different times! 2. Cut up some old...