Posted by Grange Co-op on 16th Jan 2018
We all love Spring. The warmer weather, the sunny skies, and green hues are irresistible. For many, Spring means gardening season and at Grange Co-op we’re here to help you make this the best Spring ever! You can tackle this exciting time of the year now, including starting your own seeds. Sprouting and nursing your own seedlings is rewarding, and your Grange Co-op is here to assist.
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We suggest purchasing a premium soil mix… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 25th Jan 2017
Growing strawberries can be a very rewarding garden experience or a profitable farming venture. However, it is important to know the proper growing procedure before you can start thinking about making strawberry preserves from your homegrown strawberries.
Spacing - High density planting is typically in an array of 18" x 4 ft. with 7,260 plants per acre. About 1 pound of strawberries per plant. Normal density arrays are 2 ft. x 4 ft. with… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 17th Sep 2014
If you have citrus trees or plants, you’ve likely been enjoying your own oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and kumquats fresh off the branches as they've been growing and thriving in the warm summer temperatures. With fruits packing lots of Vitamin C and adding a tropical look to your garden, citrus can be a great addition to your home.
But now that fall and winter are approaching, if you live in cooler winter climates such as… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 4th Sep 2013
Is
canning and preserving fruits and vegetables worth the effort? In one enthusiastic word: YES!
Think of it this way: Which would you prefer? Fruits and vegetables grown far away and commercially canned through processes that add chemicals, additives, and preservatives? Or would you prefer produce grown in your own garden or purchased from a local farmers market that you can preserve yourself free of harmful additives?
Canning your… Read more