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Gardening Basics: Plant Fertilizers for Late Season

August is an ideal time for gardeners to give their plants a boost into the later stages of growth.

Many people who are just learning how to garden at home overlook the benefits of fertilizing their plants. Even experienced gardeners don’t always use the best fertilizer for their particular plant type. Those who fall back on cheap fertilizers often end up with disappointing results and don’t get the most out of their gardens.

With this in mind, we’ve put together a quick guide for evaluating your late-season fertilizer needs.

Supporting growth and improving soil quality

Generally,...

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August 04, 2016

Gardening in a small space? We can help!

Small-space gardening is a great option for urbanites, apartment-dwellers, college students and those of us who just don’t have the time and energy for a huge backyard garden. Lots of people are jumping on the itty-bitty garden train, and we are here to help! Our friendly, knowledgeable staff can assist you with design, soil, nutrients and everything in between.

First, decide where your greenery will be located, whether it be the kitchen windowsill, a balcony or deck, the front walk or a small raised bed outside. Window boxes are also a easy, fun option. Pick a creative...

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August 20, 2015

GreenTree Farmer Profile: Der Rosenmeister Nursery

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.

Leon Ginenthal has been growing roses for 30 years, and 12 years ago he built Der Rosenmeister Nursery across what was...

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July 15, 2015

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

July 13, 2015

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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July 02, 2015

Where is GreenTree soil used?

A quick perusal of the Ithaca Farmers Market reveals that a good amount of local produce is grown in one of our own soils hand-made right here in Ithaca, that meet NOFA-NY standards. 

Some of our Ithaca Farmers Market customers include:

Chicken Scratch Farm in Interlaken, NY

Dancing Turtle Farm in Ithaca, NY

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December 16, 2014

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