Vermagreen Organics will discuss how using organics such as earthworm castings, compost, aerated compost tea and specialized equipment can help homeowners improve the health of grass, trees, plants and gardens while reducing dependance on synthetic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. Registration required: call (952) 988-8400 or register online
Read more →Organic Turf Care Practices The non-profit organization known as Grassroots Environmental Education is an excellent resource for organic turf care. They have published a number of different articles and also produced a course instructing turf care professionals about the practices of organic turf care. Another helpful tool
Read more →Vermagreen Organics is proud to post an article produced by Evelyn J. Hadden, author of beautiful no-mow yards. Evelyn is a friend and fellow enthusiast of sustainable lawn care practices. We’re very appreciative of her contribution to the Vermagreen Blog. Soil Food Web Basics - Evelyn J. Hadden
Read more →While traditional pollination practices are an effective way to pollinate many different crops, producing under covered production structures like high tunnels generates navigation challenges for honey bees. The technological achievements in modern thin-films used to cover high tunnels have done wonders in improving life expectancy of the
Read more →Construction Video of Haygrove Tunnels As interest gathers around the value and profitability of three-season agriculture inside of high tunnels, more questions are being asked about construction of the Haygrove Multi-Bay Tunnels. This video will help our customers understand the construction methods and practices of building
Read more →Soil Nutrition – Vermagreen’s Focus A system wide approach toward soil and plant nutrition is necessary to produce the highest quality crops possible, especially when operating in high tunnels. Water testing and soil testing are primary to establishing a baseline from which to start the growing season.
Read more →In the Summer of 2011 Seedway performed field trials of tomatoes and decided to add in an additional variable into their trial – They used Haygrove Tunnels and managed the tunnels to compare Luminance plastic vs. plain clear poly, and the exceptional venting capabilities of the Haygrove
Read more →USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map The 2012 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F
Read more →The reason for building a high tunnel is to help plants through challenging weather conditions, but to be effective in excessive wind, the tunnels themselves must also be protected from severe/excessive conditions. Site selection for high tunnels requires due diligence on the part of the producer to
Read more →In October 2011 I had the good fortune of participating in a growers conference sponsored by Haygrove Tunnels in Pennsylvania. During the event there were several excellent speakers addressing topics about raising many different fruits and vegetables in high tunnels. If you are a tomato grower, and
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