Posted by Grange Co-op on 14th Feb 2023
If you have a garden, small farm, or orchard, a farmers market is the perfect place to sell your homegrown produce. Depending on your location, you may also have the option to sell secondhand produce, canned goods, or crafts. Even if farming as a business isn’t a new concept for you, renting a booth can boost your profits. Studies show that you can make 40% to 70% more as a farmers market vendor than by selling through wholesale out… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 28th Sep 2022
The garden is in, ready to harvest, and you have enough to feed your family for the next year. Maybe you planned on growing enough food to last all winter, or you just got lucky and have a bumper crop. In either case, it’s time to start thinking about your options in food preservation.The Best Methods for Storing Produce
Food preservation is the treatment of food that prevents or slows down spoilage. There are numerous methods used, rangi… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 13th Sep 2022
Even after your spring planting has come and gone, your annual gardening doesn’t have to end. Some vegetables perform better in the late summer, making them ideal for the second round of summer planting. To get started, you need to decide what to plant, when to use seeds or transfer plants, and how to prepare your soil.Know Your Average First Frost Date
Different areas of the country experience cooler temperatures and frost at various times.… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 9th May 2022
So, you’ve decided to try your hand at growing a vegetable garden. Great! Gardening is one of the most satisfying hobbies you can take up. However, if you’re trying to grow a vegetable garden for the first time, there is a bit of a learning curve. You must choose what to plant, know when to use seeds or seedlings, and determine the optimal time for sowing each vegetable type.
It’s also important to know which type of fertilizer to use,… Read more