Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers In recent years, the popularity of organic gardening and sustainable agriculture has been on the rise.… Continue reading Unlocking the Green Thumb: Exploring Organic Fertilizer Options for Home Gardens and Small Farmers
Author: Chad Steiner
Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community
Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community Pollinator gardens are not only beautiful additions to our landscapes but also essential for the well-being of our local… Continue reading Cultivating a Pollinator Garden: A Guide for Washington State’s Farm Community
So You Want to Become a Farmer
So You Want To Become a Farmer? Things I hear on the farm: “I have a dream of having my own small farm, I love it.” Or “I have 5… Continue reading So You Want to Become a Farmer
Spring Happenings at Chelan Valley Farms
Spring Happenings at Chelan Valley Farms Thank you to all who have an interest in what we do at Chelan Valley Farms. I wanted to give a Spring update and… Continue reading Spring Happenings at Chelan Valley Farms
My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog
My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog I’d like to break this article into two parts. The first half my personal story with dogs and… Continue reading My Lifetime Love of Dogs and What is a Livestock Guardian Dog
Your Central Washington Plant Guide
Your Central Washington Plant Guide For small farmers and home gardeners, one of the most practical ways to ensure a successful crop wherever you are is by growing native plants.… Continue reading Your Central Washington Plant Guide
Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting?
Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting? Jeana pruning Pinot Noir How is it possible to write an interesting article on pruning? Why would anyone care?… Continue reading Grape & Apple Pruning – How Could this Possibly be Interesting?
Succession Planting & Crop Rotation
Succession Planting & Crop Rotation A common farming practice we use is succession planting. Incorporating succession planting into your gardening practices will improve your crop yield overall (experience blooms longer… Continue reading Succession Planting & Crop Rotation
An introduction to soils
An introduction to soils. Plus – some really fun examples in Washington State. Introduction:• What is soil (very basic)?• Why is soil important?• Where does soil come from?• Bringing it… Continue reading An introduction to soils
Planning A Garden
Planning A Garden As we move into this new year, while all is snowy and still, while traffic is sparse and jackets are plenty, for those of us at the… Continue reading Planning A Garden
