The Dirt
Growing for Chickens
What to grow for your chickens By Sandy Swegel Reading our Facebook posts lately on how yummy eggs from backyard chickens are got me thinking about what makes homegrown eggs taste so much better than store eggs. A varied diet helps a lot. Commercial chickens pretty much get a straight corn-based diet with vitamins and […]
Grow your own Thyme Plugs
Certified Organic Seeds by Sandy Swegel One of the more intrigue new seeds we are carrying is Creeping Thyme. We all love the romantic look of a stone path with thyme filling in the crevices between the stone. Thyme lawns have also become popular as a low-water way to have a patch of green. You […]
Tomato Lovers: It’s Time! Make Your Decisions!
Heirloom Vegetable Seeds by Sandy Swegel If you don’t already have your tomatoes growing….this is The Day. April 1st is my official day to start my tomatoes indoors. I’m in Zone 5 and last frost is six weeks away. You may start yours earlier if you live in a warmer place or have walls of […]