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Proper storage is a key part of farm-to-table living. Whether you’re a backyard gardener, a small-scale farmer, or someone who loves making homemade jams, pickles, or baked goods, creating a cold storage space can help you preserve your produce and homemade products for longer. This guide walks you through the basics of setting up a cold storage space, why it’s important, and tips for getting the most out of your setup. Why Col… Read more

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

Everyone knows it’s important to keep thirsty garden plants sufficiently watered, especially during the hottest summer months. But how do you know when you’ve watered too much, or too often? If plants are wilting, does that mean more water is needed? Why is overwatering bad, and what damage can happen when plants receive too much water? Rest assured: in this GrangeKnows article, we’ve provided answers to these and many more overwateri… Read more

Imagine biting into a homegrown juicy pear or apple. How about stepping into the backyard and picking fresh cherries or peaches during growing season? Efforts toward successfully growing fruit trees are worth the wait. Fruit trees generally take two to five years to reach a level of maturity that allows fruiting. It is wise to choose a location where your fruit tree will continue to flourish and grow years into the future. This GrangeKnows art… Read more