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What Kids Can Learn from Gardening

There is a wealth of knowledge and learning opportunities to be found right in your own backyard.  Children can learn a variety of skills while having a ton of fun just growing things in a garden.  Gardening helps kids learn … Continue reading

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How to Grow Your Own Tomatoes

When it comes to home gardening, tomatoes are one of the plants that everyone seems to want to grow.  They are nutritious, delicious, and you can grow a lot of them in a small amount of space.   You can make … Continue reading

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Gardener’s World Nursery is CLOSING

      The Petterson family is sad to announce we will be closing Gardener’s World nursery. When, exactly is not yet known. Throughout May receive Wholesale Prices to the Public as part of our inventory liquidation of plants, shrubs, and trees. … Continue reading

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Lavender Thrives on Local Farm

It might seem strange to realize that agriculture includes growing flowers, but our lavender farm is definitely a farm and we have a growing business (pun intended).    We (myself, son Bryan, and daughter-in-law Cindy) planted our first lavender plants … Continue reading

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Are You Hungry for not Just Any Tomato?

By Monica of Crooked Sky Farms The best thing about heirloom tomatoes is the taste. The quality surpasses any tomato you will find in a store – well, unless it’s an heirloom tomato. Wikipedia defines an heirloom tomato (also called heritage … Continue reading

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