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Farm Visit: Rooftop farming with Ben Flanner at Brooklyn Grange, Brooklyn NY

Brooklyn Grange is the world's largest rooftop farm, with 2.5 total acres being cultivated across two separate sites in Brooklyn and Queens. Ben Flanner, one of Brooklyn Grange's co-founders, left a career in the corporate world to pursue farming. Ben and his partners are now pioneering new methods for growing produce on rooftops. Brooklyn Grange has been using GreenTree soil to start their seedlings and transplants in their greenhouse since November 2015; almost all transplants on...

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August 29, 2016

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

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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May 12, 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

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