Five of our organic types are in this two-pound basket: Trumpet Royale, Maitake Frondosa, Gray Oyster, Alba Clamshell, and Brown Clamshell. Please note that all basket orders ship on the following Monday or Tuesday after the order is placed. This four-pound basket is great for mushroom lovers because it has five of our organic types: … Read more
For gardens needing a splash of color during the dark winter months, few plants can compare to Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun.’ This eye-catching evergreen shrub bursts into bright golden bloom just when the landscape is at its dreariest. Its unique foliage and berries provide year-round interest as well. No wonder ‘Winter Sun’ has become … Read more
Holly is a beloved holiday decoration that instantly evokes feelings of Christmas. The deep green leaves and bright red berries provide beautiful pops of color and nature to home decor. However, cut holly is perishable and will eventually dry out and lose its luster. Proper post-harvest care is crucial for keeping cut holly looking fresh, … Read more
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Hunting from an elevated tree stand can be an exciting and effective technique for getting a better vantage point and staying concealed. However, hunting from heights also introduces the risk of falls, which can cause severe injuries and even death. That’s why it’s absolutely critical to use proper safety equipment and techniques when hunting from … Read more
What Are Potato Sacks Made Of? A Comprehensive Material Guide Potato sacks have been an integral part of agriculture and food storage for centuries. But what exactly are these humble bags made of? As a staple crop, potatoes need to be safely stored and transported from farms to markets and kitchens worldwide. Understanding the materials … Read more
Pine-like Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) grows on the ground and has lavender flowers that grow on 3- to 5-foot-tall stalks from summer to fall. They are hardy in U. S. Department of Agriculture zones 5 to 9 and are excellent landscape plants, including in rock gardens. However, Russian sage is sometimes aggressive and can grow … Read more
As a bird lover and owner of two beautiful parakeets, questions involving birdseed have always fascinated me So when I first stumbled upon the intriguing brain teaser “If three bags of birdseed..”, it immediately grabbed my attention. At first glance it seemed simple – just some bags of birdseed, right? But upon further pondering, I … Read more
If you want to cut off thin stems and branches up to ½ inch in diameter, pruning shears are great. But loppers are often better for cutting off thicker branches up to 2 or 3 inches. Essentially, loppers are the beefed-up version of pruning shears, offering more reach and cutting power. There are many loppers … Read more
St. John’s Wort is a perennial herb that grows in many places around the world. It has been used as a medicine for a long time. While it wasn’t popular in the 1800s, new research has brought it back to the forefront as a very effective way to treat nervous disorders. In clinical trials about … Read more