Last year, we held our first ever “Who Deserves a Garden Giveaway.” We had no idea what to expect… so we were blown away when we received nearly 200 entries! This year, we’re doing it again! Do you know someone who deserves an above-average g ...
How to Start Worm Composting
Composting is a great way to add nutrients to any landscape and garden while diverting waste from landfills. Adding helpers such as worms can improve soil health and increase the decomposition time of household scraps. Incorporating worms into compost is ...
You Know You’re Obsessed with Gardening if…
Every good hobby has the potential to become an obsession. Gardening is no exception. So how can you tell if gardening has gone from “passion” to “compulsion?” Here are some signs... You Know You’re Obsessed with Gardening if... ...You see an ...
Five Health Benefits of Gardening
There are so many things to love about gardening. The dirt under your nails. The fresh breeze as you pull weeds. The warm sun on your face after a long winter. Yes, we all know gardening is good for the soul… but did you know it’s also good for your heal ...
National Strawberry Day? Yes, Please!
Do you find yourself daydreaming about sunshine, summertime, and sweet summer strawberries? Us too! The current weather forecast may not be suitable for growing strawberries but won’t stop us from celebrating one of our favorite summer treats. S ...
How to Start Garden Journaling
If you’re like many avid gardeners - or even those just beginning - you’ve probably been thumbing through gardening magazines, sketching out plans, and making a shopping list. If so, you’ve already laid the groundwork for a great growing season and an in ...
4 Innocent Mistakes with Succulents
If you have a counter or shelves full of succulents right now, you are on trend, friend! Even those these little ones are low maintenance there is still a chance that you may have a couple of “sick” ones hanging on by a thread. If salvaging them is on yo ...
Our Customers are Awesome at Keeping in Touch
We’re passionate about the plants we grow here at Chippewa Valley Growers. We raise them from seedlings and tend to them fiercely as they flourish and bloom. So when we go off to live in their forever home with one of our amazing customers, we’re a smidg ...