It may have felt a little more like summer this week, and hopefully your lawn & garden are hitting their summer stride as well- because ready or not, it’s officially here! The June or summer solstice, marking the first day of the season is Saturday, June 20, 2020. In the southern hemisphere, the June solstice […]
What to do with late season frost damage
It’s *almost* hard to believe we’re still contending with frost warnings around and AFTER Mother’s Day, but then we remember: we’re in Cincinnati, it’s 2020, we’re in the middle of a global pandemic, and just about anything seems possible. It does seem like we’re in the last week of the danger weather for tender new […]
Veggie & Herb plants, soil temperatures & a little patience
Given the uncertainty we are facing at the moment, it’s a normal reaction to want plan for the future and to become more sustainable- i.e., plant & grow your own food. Also, some of us have a great deal more time at home and in our yards, and rather than sit and be idle, we […]
Tree & Shrub Inventory available for curbside pick up orders
We’re working hard on giving you as much as we can to keep you busy during your time at home- we’ve now got a list of trees & shrubs we have available for our curbside pick up. You can view what we have available (we will update to reflect current quantities as much as we […]
“Stay at Home” Order Update
Please stay tuned here, on Facebook and on Instagram for updates on what to do when you’re at home. Please be mindful of social distancing when you come down, and know we are doing everything we can to make sure anyone who wants to purchase pansies and any other supplies will be able to do […]
Grow Your Own- cold hardy seeds to plant now, or start inside
So far, 2020 has been a year like most of us haven’t experienced in our lifetimes. The rapid spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus, and concerns over how long it may linger, and how far the ripple effects will reach with restaurants, schools, and other businesses being under mandatory closures by the government, hospitals and doctors offices […]
Spring is marching in: Pansies, trees & shrub prep, pest plans
With the official arrival of spring in less than two weeks, we’ve had a lot of happy goings on at the Farm this week. Pansies, fruit & edible trees, deciduous trees, shrubs, seed potatoes, onion sets, garlic & horseradish have all arrived and are ready for you to pick up! With all the excitement, we’ve […]
Get Your Garden On!
Want to start a veggie or herb garden, but get stuck in the planning stage? You buy the seeds, the soil, the peat pots, the outdoor (or indoor) containers, the lumber or raised bed kits, the fencing to keep the critters away, the tools, then what? We know it can be overwhelming- what do […]
Spring readiness calls for Fertilome’s 3 Step Lawn Program
As spring quickly approaches, we start thinking of our lawn waking up from its long winter nap. It’s vital to give your lawn the proper food and care before the official start to spring, so you can reap the rewards for the rest of the year. Think of how much better you function after a […]