We have all seen it before. Kids completely covered in dirt and mud with a grin from ear to ear. Gardeners tending to their plants with the look of contentment across their face. It is no secret that digging in the dirt brings happiness but exactly how i ...
The History & Symbolism of the Easter Lily
With the spring holiday of Easter, many of us growers instantly think of the beautiful Easter Lily. While we associate the delicate flower with this time of year, here is the why behind it. History of Easter Lily In the early 1900s Easter Lilies w ...
Four Fun(?) Facts about Taxes
“Hurray! I can’t wait to pay my taxes!” Said no one ever. Take a break from number crunching and learn four fun facts about Tax Day. (Yes, we said “fun” and “taxes” in the same sentence.) As Benjamin Franklin famously wrote,“In this world, nothing ...
Holi — An Explosion of Color
Here at Chippewa Valley Growers, we are holding our breath, waiting for the greenhouse to explode with color! On the other side of the world, such explosions have already occurred – though not in a vegetative manner. There is something internal ...