This week I've had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Pitt, owner of Flower Hill farm, she resides in the rural landscapes of Upstate New York well known for its cold climate contrary to the rest of the state. I had compiled a list of questions regarding how her farm came to be, what sparked her interest in the vast field of agriculture, as well the difficulties of living where the weather may affect the longevity of each growing season and production....
Having the right tools to get the job done is the greatest feeling! This magical farm equipment will change your life out in the field! Flower Hill Farm recently purchased a compact raised mulch layer and used it with a biodegradeable plastic film called Bio 360 (which is made out of corn and guarantees complete biodegradation in soil without any toxic residues!) . What was the result? A 95 foot row was layed down in 4 minutes! This life...
Surround® WP crop protectant's super-fine kaolin clay forms a physical barrier when mixed with water and sprayed on plants. It acts as a broad spectrum agricultural crop protectant for controlling damage from various insect and disease pests, growth enhancer, and as a protectant against sunburn and heat stress. Surround WP suppresses a wide range of insects including: Japanese, bean, potato and cucumber beetles, apple maggots, coddling moths and more. Also protects from pear psylla, cedar apple rust, powdery mildew and...
Soil pH is an extremely important factor in the availability of nutrients for a plant. It has a direct correlation on overall plant health, allowing proper development both below the soil and above. Plus, you don’t want to waste your valuable time and money applying fertilizer when only a percentage of those nutrients will be accessible to the plant. Making sure that soil pH is at an ideal level, about 6.2 -6.5 on the pH scale, you will make sure that...
Killing cover crops on a small scale is one of the bigger question marks in no-till gardening. This YouTube video from NoTill Growers discusses several solutions.
INTENSIFY is a robust blend of nine beneficial microbial organisms. They are counted as CFU’s, or Colony Forming Units per Gram of Calcium. In microbiology, a colony-forming unit (CFU) is used to estimate the number of viable bacteria or fungal cells in a sample. At initial application, INTENSIFY sparks a reaction that activates the entire microbial soil population. INTENSIFY is an energy rich food source for soil microbes. It contains protein meals and carbohydrates, which provides the nutrition to explode the...
Jonathan Webb used to build solar energy projects for the government. Now the 35-year-old runs one of the largest indoor farming operations globally, growing row after row after row of tomatoes. His greenhouse is the size of 58 football fields. "When we do something and we put our mind to it, we go massive," Webb told CBS News' Ben Tracy. He calls his farming operation AppHarvest and it's not just clever tech talk. It is located in Appalachia just outside...
Last summer, 2019, I was laying in a hospital bed when my doctor came in and asked me to consider which long term care facility I would like to be transferred to. Years of untreated neuromuscular autoimmune disease had left me more or less paralyzed, and, at its worst, unable to see, hear, and even swallow. My heart was so confused, jumping wildly from high to low with no particular rhyme or reason. Had anyone told me then that a...
Sungro's Sunshine Mix #1 is a premium professional potting mix formulated for Plant Propagation, Transplants, and Floriculture. It is especially recommended for growing Hemp, Vegetables, and Floral crops. It contains Canadian Sphagnum Peat Moss, Dolomitic Limestone, Long-Lasting Wetting Agent, RESiLIENCE®, and Perlite. Available at Progressive Grower in 2.8 cu ft loose and 3.8 cu ft bales!
