Posted by Grange Co-op on 12th Jun 2019
Many welcome the warmer weather that accompany evenings outside relaxing in the rays of sunlight. However, a fight no one enjoys during a peaceful evening is the buzz and bite of hungry mosquitoes. These pests can quickly multiply and if steps are not taken to control their population, your summer relaxation can be put on hold.
Mosquito bites are not only itchy and irritating, they also pose a health risk. They can carry pathogens that c… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 1st Jun 2019
Gardening is a year-round process. Even though weather and timing are important, don't be discouraged and miss out on crops of healthy, homegrown vegetables just because the end of May "deadline" has passed. As Rogue Valley gardeners for many decades, we emphasize that it is not too late to plant a great garden in June.
While it is true that some popular fruiting plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants must be set out from started plants… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 10th May 2019
Spring is the time of year when we welcome new babies,
vegetation growth, longer days and of course, homestead spring cleaning. It is
also the time of year animal owners can send their equine and other livestock
out of the barn and into the pastures. With this however, also comes the risk
of animal exposure to diseases. At times it is inevitable and unavoidable, but
if it can be helped, no one wants to pay money for a vet bill. In this
G… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 24th Apr 2019
Starthistle is one of the most widespread invasive broadleaf weeds in the United States. Since being introduced to California around 1850, it has infested rangelands and natural areas across the nation. It continues to spread via cultivation, poorly timed mowing, road building and maintenance, and overgrazing. Each individual plant can produce over 100,000 seeds; dense infestations yield 50 to 100 million seeds per acre. This GrangeKnows artic… Read more