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The Challenges Of Growing Edible Flowers For Restaurant GarnishesEdible flowers can turn an ordinary plate into something memorable. A violet tucked beside a dessert, a nasturtium over a salad or a calendula petal scattered…
Why We Don’t Grow Tomatoes Or Peppers HydroponicallyAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, our hydroponic system is designed around crops that can be harvested steadily, handled gently and delivered fresh to…
Fresh Microgreens From A Small Greenhouse SpaceMicrogreens are small, quick-growing plants harvested when their first true leaves are beginning to appear. They may be tiny, but they bring concentrated…
Perennial Flowers That Perform in the Cutting GardenA productive flower patch can provide colour, fragrance and reliable income across several seasons. Unlike many annuals, perennial cut flowers return from…
Attracting native bees to a productive farmNative bees are small farm workers with a large influence on food production. They visit flowers for nectar and pollen, move between crops, and help create the…
Planting Pollinator Strips Around Our FieldsA productive farm depends on more than soil, water and sunlight. Bees, butterflies, hoverflies, moths and other beneficial insects help flowering crops set…
The Role Of Mulch In Our Outdoor Vegetable PlotsIn an outdoor vegetable plot, mulch is far more than a tidy layer spread around plants. It acts as a protective cover for the soil, helping regulate…
How We Manage Weeds in Outdoor Growing Beds Without HerbicidesWeeds are part of every outdoor growing system. They compete with vegetables for light, moisture and nutrients, shelter pests, interfere with harvests and can…
What Happens to Crop Residue After Harvest at WhyNot FarmHarvest does not mark the end of a crop’s useful life. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, lettuce, leafy greens, herbs and edible flowers leave the growing…
Planning Each Harvest For Peak FreshnessFresh produce is at its best when harvesting, cooling, packing and delivery work as one continuous process. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, our weekly…