Growing Higher Value Crops December 20, 2022Nichole Doolittle We love growing outdoors! Unfortunately, the deep snow covering our garden beds makes it difficult to grow high-quality produce in the winter. Indoor herb containers and kitchen gardens are perfect...
Four Reasons We Love Compost-Based Mixes October 25, 2022Nichole Doolittle High quality growing materials are one of the most important components of plant health. Our soil mixes are compost-based, meaning that compost is one of the main ingredients of the...
Finish Strong with Compost! October 04, 2022Nichole Doolittle It’s harvest time! Though we’re only in the early stages of fall, the weather is already starting to get cooler. Your heat-loving plants are finishing up their production for the...
Three Reasons Growers are Going Organic August 26, 2022Nichole Doolittle Organic horticulture has been growing in popularity among large scale agriculturists and home gardeners alike. Though the process of organic certification can seem daunting for some growers, it’s easy to...
Craft Your Crafter's Mix August 19, 2022Nichole Doolittle Crafter’s Mix is the newest soil mix in our line of organic soil mixes. It’s a unique blend for its customizability and rich organic base material. Crafter’s Mix was designed...
It's Time for a Mid-Season Boost! July 29, 2022Nichole Doolittle For professional growers, the mid-summer season is a time for maintenance and support. Tomatoes are ripening, squash and cucumbers are flowering, and now is the time to give your plants...
Growing Biologically: Greenhouses and CX-1 July 01, 2022Nichole Doolittle Greenhouses are one of the most incredible systems of plant and crop production varying in design from a simple high tunnel to complex glass structures of beauty. From simplistic functionality,...
The Dirt on Activated Compost June 03, 2022Nichole Doolittle Purple Cow’s Activated Compost is our flagship product, and has transformed the way we think about soil. The health of your soil isn’t determined by its nutritional content, but by...
Supersacks: Choose your Growing Media! May 02, 2022Nichole Doolittle With the rise in water-only soil mixes geared towards growers, many have experimented with the benefits of using nutrient dense soils. Some growers love the convenience of a soil blend...
Greenhouse Growing January 13, 2022Nichole Doolittle There's a lot that goes into a successful greenhouse operation. Whether a mass production, or a home garden, here are some things you need to know if thinking about starting...
Pro Tips: Garlic and High Value Crops November 23, 2021Amy Ziegler For most growers, things start to wind down in the fall. It's harvest season and soil gets prepared for the long winter. But there is still one high value crop...
To Fert, or Revert? October 22, 2021Nichole Doolittle What is the best option to reinvigorate your media when growing plants indoors?