Posted by Grange Co-op on 14th Jan 2020
Wildflowers in the Winter?Yes! Here’s why:
Most of the hardy wildflowers used in mixes intended for ‘naturalizing’ (becoming established in the landscape as though it were a natural, native species) require winter chilling, and even freezing, to prepare them to germinate naturally in the late-winter to very early spring. By sowing wildflower seeds in the fall and winter, they are prepared by nature to germinate at the right time for your area.5… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 21st Feb 2018
Cold weather crops make this time of year the season of salad greens! Some of our favorites include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, lettuce, snap peas and spinach. In this GrangeKnows article, we will provide information on cold weather crop harvesting. Because they thrive in colder temperatures, early Spring is the time to plant.
Most can endure short periods of frost, and when the temperatures begin to warm, these types of vegg… Read more