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Farm to Garden Days plant sales 2019

We have some incredible farmers growing awesome plants in and around Ithaca, and many of them grow in GreenTree premium soils!

And we want more people to know about these awesome farmers and their awesome plants. So this spring we're hosting our fourth annual Farm to Garden Days plant sales! 

Saturdays, May 18, May 25, and June 1, a variety of farmers and makers will set up stands in our parking lot selling their wares. Stock your gardens with heirloom tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, squash, lettuce and more, as well annual and perennial flowers.

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What should my pH be?

We’ve received a few questions recently about expected pH levels when using GreenTree Premium Soils™. Our suggestions are outlined here. If you have further concerns, please reach out to our retail team at (607) 272-3666. Any member of our team can answer specific questions you may have!

Our premium soil blends are buffered with lime in order to have a stable pH over time. Due to the alkaline nature of both the lime and azomite in our soil, the pH of outputs may be higher than the pH of inputs. Early pH readings may be high...

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Pre-Buy Discounts on Spring Soil Start Now

Winter is coming, but no one here at GreenTree is getting ready to hibernate. During the next few months we'll be mixing like mad, and you can help us get a jump on the spring rush, get a nice discount for yourself, and maximize 2015's tax deduction by ordering and paying for next spring's soil now. 

Ag Blend

Our Ag Blend is alive with microbiology and nutrients. Using our proprietary biological activation process, we create a high quality blend ideal for raising transplants. Ag Blend is listed with Read more

GreenTree Farmer Profile: TC3 Farm

GreenTree's farm customers are one-of-a-kind in many ways, growing different plant varieties, using varying growing practices and dealing with a range of topography. We work to support all of our agricultural customers, catering to their needs and eliminating the time consuming process of making soil themselves. Visiting with GreenTree’s farmers this season helped us learn how we can continue to be a great partner, while also hearing the unique stories that accompany every farm.

The farm at Tompkins Cortland Community College is one half of TC3’s innovative Read more

GreenTree Farmer Profile: Nook & Cranny

GreenTree's farm customers are one-of-a-kind in many ways, growing different plant varieties, using varying growing practices and dealing with a range of topography. We work to support all of our agricultural customers, catering to their needs and eliminating the time consuming process of making soil themselves. Visiting with GreenTree’s farmers this season helped us learn how we can continue to be a great partner, while also hearing the unique stories that accompany every farm.

Bob Tuori, a chemistry teacher at Ithaca High School, spends his spare time planting in every nook and cranny of his 3-acre farm. Bob always wanted to be a...

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