by Walt Benecki | Apr 14, 2024 | Fertilizer, Organic Resource Center
Soils around the country differ due to geology, climate, and historical usage. Soils west of the Cascades are typically in short supply of nitrogen and phosphorous, and is frequently acidic. Boron and sulfur deficiencies are not uncommon. Walt’s P-Patch Custom Blend...
by Sarah Lorse | Apr 6, 2022 | blog, Garden Shop, Organic Resource Center
As spring continues to blossom, we bring you the last four ideas for making this years garden an exceptional one. Be sure to read 10 Ideas For Your 2022 Garden Parts 1 & 2. 7. Go Organic The term organic is quite ambiguous. In regard to gardening, “organic” refers...
by Sarah Lorse | Mar 26, 2022 | blog, Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
Spring has finally arrived! With longer days and slightly warmer temperatures, its time to dig into your garden. Here are the next three ideas to make your 2022 garden fabulous. For ideas #1-3 – See Part 1 of this Blog Series Idea #4 – Garden for Wildlife...
by Walt Benecki | May 19, 2021 | blog, Organic Resource Center
Our Garden Shop is Open for Walk-in Shopping! Masks are REQUIRED to shop in our lot & store. Hand Sanitizer & Gloves available upon request. Our shop is small, but can hold 2 parties inside (all masked) comfortably while still able to social distance. In some...
by Darrow Brooks | Mar 16, 2021 | blog, Organic Resource Center
We are excited to announce the arrival of our Blue Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria) larvae! Blue Orchard Mason Bee (Osmia lignaria). Photo Credit: U.S. Forest Service Mason bees are a variety of unaggressive, solitary bees, which means each female builds and...
by Sarah Lorse | Nov 27, 2020 | blog, Design, Organic Resource Center, Uncategorized
As the last of the fall leaves flutters to the ground, our gardens often look like barren wastelands. It can feel like Winter just becomes a season to survive through until the greenery returns in spring. With a few simple plant selections though, you can take your...
