by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
Plant a Living Mulch and Never Weed Again (well … almost never). Many years ago, when I was first growing greens and herbs for restaurants, I was having a difficult time controlling the rabbits who lived in the state forest adjacent to my farm. They loved the tender...
by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
In simplest terms, a cover crop is planted to cover the soil, rather than for a harvest. Most commonly these are grains which are planted in the fall and tilled into the soil in the spring. Cover crops have many purposes but there are three main ones: 1. To increase...
by NE Seed | Dec 12, 2020 | Growing Guides
Planning, Preparation, Planting, Persistence, Patience. Whether you are planning a small corner plot, a wide ribbon swath or a full meadow, planting a wildflower area is more than just scattering seed and watching them flower. Planning: When planting wildflowers,...