If you want the best garden, you need the best plants. At CVG, our plants are showered with non-stop TLC until you take them home. Here’s what makes our plants – and our greenhouse – stand out from the rest. At Chippewa Valley Growers, we pride ourselves on always doing what’s best for our plants… Continue reading The CVG Difference
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Ten Plant Pairings to Have in Your Vegetable Garden
Did you know that the plants in your garden can work as a team? Due to their varying properties, certain plant pairings can benefit each other’s growth and health. Here are a few dynamic duos that you can grow in your garden. It’s thrilling to watch your garden spring to life. And it feels even… Continue reading Ten Plant Pairings to Have in Your Vegetable Garden
Six DIY Ways to Upcycle Your Garden
One man’s junk is another’s gardener’s decor. Here are a few environmentally-conscious and low-cost ways to create your dream garden out of upcycled items. You’ve planned out your garden, picked out your plants, and prepared your space. Now it’s time to add a little flair. And what better way to decorate your garden than by… Continue reading Six DIY Ways to Upcycle Your Garden
Six Iconic Tall/Small Animated Pairings
When it comes to TV cartoon duos, you’re probably familiar with the “big/little” trope. We’ve rounded up six of the most iconic animated pairings inspired by our very own tall/small duo, John and Jessi Kelly. While walking around our greenhouse, you may spot an interesting duo: a big, tall goofy guy and a smart-looking smaller… Continue reading Six Iconic Tall/Small Animated Pairings
The Chemistry of Good Soil
Soil is more than just the dirt for your plants. It’s the foundation for their growth and overall health. Do you know what makes up the chemistry of good soil? To create the most ideal growing conditions for your garden, you need good soil. It is, quite literally, the foundation of your plants’ growth. First,… Continue reading The Chemistry of Good Soil
The Art of Homestead Gardening
Homesteading is a practice that means different things to different people. But, generally, it involves being as self-sufficient as possible. It’s a lifestyle that involves catering to your own essential needs. This may include growing your own food, providing your own electricity, or making your own clothing. Whether you’re aiming to live completely off-the-grid, or… Continue reading The Art of Homestead Gardening
Thinking Inside the Box: Square Foot Gardening
“I found a better way to garden, one that’s more efficient, more manageable, and requires less work.” Those are the words of gardener Mel Bartholomew, the man who developed the concept of Square Foot Gardening in 1981. His guide on the subject eventually became one of the bestselling gardening books of all time. So what… Continue reading Thinking Inside the Box: Square Foot Gardening
Planning for Your Planting Zone
As sunlight starts sticking around a little longer each day, you’re probably itching to get outside to enjoy the springtime weather. And what better way to ring in the season than to start planting some seeds? Whether you’re a novice gardener or a seasoned grower who needs a refresher, here are some tips for planning… Continue reading Planning for Your Planting Zone
How They Grew It: Student Transit
Hi, folks! We love our local community, small business, and the families that make this place so special. Check out this story about how the Fey family has been part of the Chippewa Valley community for four generations, their employees are like family, and how they take pride in carrying precious cargo.
Produce with Personality Vol. 5: Mixed Basket
Basil, Italian, Genovese If you prefer an herb that looks as good as it tastes, I’m just what you need. My tender, lucious, and round green leaves are complemented by beautiful (and edible) flowers. You may recognize my unmistakable traditional basil flavor that’s both sweet and slightly spicy. Don’t even get me started on how… Continue reading Produce with Personality Vol. 5: Mixed Basket