Mulch to a garden is like bugs to a chicken or grass to a cow, it keeps the garden happy and healthy with nutrients, plus holds moisture in the soil. But mulch and compost can be pricey if you try...
by Mary Pellerito For those of us with gardens on which a large native tree, like an oak or maple, simply will not fit, try understory trees. These smaller trees are called understory trees because...
Every year I tuck a few rows of marigolds in the garden, and every year about this time they start to take over. But since marigolds are such a beneficial plant for garden pest control, it is no...
by Mary Pellerito The joy of learning about native plants is understanding their role in the ecosystem. And it is pretty cool to see that ecosystem working in your own garden. Take the cup plant. ...
Have you noticed kale chips are becoming commonplace at the health food store lately? A good fad food indeed! Kale is such a super nutritious food (good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin...
Comfery (Symphytum officinale) is one of these amazing plants that every farm, orchard and garden should have. It is super easy to grow, easily propgated, mostly disease free, and has many useful...
by Mary Pellerito As I’ve said before in this space, I really enjoy watching nature at work in my garden. I enjoy watching robins pull worms up from the ground. I enjoy watching birds creating...
by Mary Pellerito As I was searching for how native plants got their names, I came across the story of Black-eyed Susan and Sweet William as told in an old English poem by John Gay (1685-1732). Here...
Grasse River B Ranch is a family owned and operated goat ranch and dairy located in Madrid, NY. Jesse and Krista Barton started their venture with a desire to raise their five children in a healthy...
by John Moretti If there’s any vegetable that tastes better than one you’ve found in a farmer’s market, it’s one you’ve grown at home from seed. Sort of like raising children, where others see a ton...