Installing a New Lawn From Seed

Starting with a good soil base will greatly increase germination of seeds and help with overall health of the established lawn.   It is advised to till in compost to add organic matter to our typically clay soil. This will provide nutrients [...]


Spring - Time to Get Growing

Garden Preparation:
You will need to work the soil, adding organic matter and Soil Activator, to encourage an ideal growing medium.
(For any root crops, such as potatoes or carrots, add some bone meal.) Now let us discuss appropriate planting times for the vegetables in our valley.

Crop (starting from)

Average Planting Date

Planting depth (inches)

Spacing (inches)

Beans [...]