Monthly Archives: January 2012

Katie’s Kitchen – Celebrating the Cabbage

Posted on January 31, 2012 by High Mowing Organic Seeds

Cabbages tend to keep us Vermonters company for the duration of the long winter. Sometimes they are pickled in kimchi or sauerkraut, providing a bright, salty crispness to heavy meals. Sometimes they appear as a fresh head, harvested in the … Continue reading →

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An Indoor Seed Starting Workshop for the Home Gardener

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Megen Hall

To some, starting seeds indoors seems intimidating, but with some simple techniques and inexpensive start-up supplies, you can easily build a seed starting workstation and get your favorite varieties started indoors with minimal effort.  Why take the time, you ask, … Continue reading →

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Well, it’s time for another round of sue Monsanto!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by High Mowing Organic Seeds

This time, a group of organizations, several of which High Mowing Organic Seeds is a proud member, are suing for legal protection against Monsanto’s transgenic pollen drift. The lawsuit asks courts to protect organic farmers from transgenic contamination by GE-crops, … Continue reading →

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Out of Stocks, Backorders, Delays, Oh my!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Paul Betz

Anyone who has a farm or garden knows that despite our best efforts, things don’t always go according to plan. Now imagine tending a garden with over 600 varieties of vegetables and flowers. The fruit of this garden is the High … Continue reading →

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Give Peas A Chance – Growing Peas On Your Farm

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Paul Betz

It seems that everyone likes eating peas, but the planting and picking part can be a challenge. At my farm, we have decided that they are an important piece of our crop mix, and have found ways to ease their … Continue reading →

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Excellent Tomato Varieties for High Tunnel Production

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Gwenael Engelskirchen

Season extension has become standard practice among farmers and many home gardeners across the country.  Growing tomatoes in a high tunnel or hoop-house extends the season by providing protection from frost and maintaining warmer temperatures that allow for earlier harvest.  … Continue reading →

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