March 17, 2013 - Charlotte from Peaceful Valley

Micronutrients are vitamins for your plants, says Tricia in our new video about secondary macronutrients and the micronutrients. You know about the major nutrients, N-P-K. Those are the symbols for the…
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April 6, 2010 - Kalita from Peaceful Valley
The warming spring rainy season is when Peach Leaf Curl arrives, causing all us peach lovers great sadness. Those curled and deformed, red and swollen leaves are an obvious sign of a sick tree and a…
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May 5, 2009 - Sarah
Why Cover Crop? 1. To provide erosion control. 2. To build the soil’s organic matter and humus content and improve the structure. 3. Increase the microbial activity and biomass in the topsoil and provide…
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November 7, 2008 - Amber
Dormant spraying is a very important action to take in preventing damage by insect pests, fungus, and disease. Codling moth, for example, is a common pest of apples and pears, and Peach Leaf Curl…
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March 4, 2008 - GrowOrganic
The heart of organic growingAt the heart of organic growing is the art and science of fertilizing organically. Healthy soil nurtures healthy plants which grow better, taste better, store longer and have…
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