Posted by Grange Co-op on 22nd Aug 2023
It’s that time of year again — your garden is planted, and soon, you will be ready to harvest your crops. The problem is that you probably aren’t the only one watching your garden grow! Deer know when it’s time to start picking the corn, beans, and cabbage before you have a chance to beat them to it. If food is scarce, there isn’t a lot they won’t eat. Even hot peppers are… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 2nd Aug 2023
Milo, or sorghum, is one of the top cereal crops in the world. The United States is the leading producer of this ancient grain, where it is used primarily for cattle feed. Milo feed is gluten-free and a good source of protein, fiber, antioxidants, B vitamins, phosphorous, copper, manganese, and iron. It is also easy to grow in hot, dry climates.
What Is Milo Used For?
Milo has a role in multiple applicati… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 1st Aug 2023
Sunflowers make a stunning addition to your garden, along fence lines, or in cut flower arrangements. The big radiant blooms also provide seeds, nectar, and pollen to birds, bees, and other pollinators. Farmers use sunflowers in their pastures as rotation crops, to detoxify the soil, or as a crop to produce sunflower oil and seeds for humans too. The types of sunflowers you plant will determine how you can us… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 20th Jun 2023
Going into the supermarket without noticing the influx of organic products is almost impossible. Organic vegetables that were once sold primarily in health food stores are now staples in most groceries. You no longer have to search for “organic food near me” to find what you want. But growing your own organic garden will let you enjoy the health benefits of organic at a lower cost.
What Makes Organic Produ… Read more