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Infusing Vinegars With Edible Flowers And Fresh HerbsFloral vinegars bring brightness, color, and fragrance to everyday cooking. A mild vinegar can carry the fresh character of basil, thyme, chive blossoms,…
The Art Of Making Herbal Teas From Mint And ChamomileA cup of herbal tea can carry the character of a place. Fresh mint brings a cool, lively aroma, while chamomile offers a soft floral fragrance and mellow…
Freezing edible flowers for ice cubes and homemade syrupsEdible flowers can bring color, fragrance, and a gentle botanical flavor to drinks, desserts, salads, and special-occasion meals. Freezing them is a practical…
Edible Flowers That Elevate Cocktails And DessertsA well-chosen flower can make a drink look garden-fresh and turn a familiar dessert into a memorable centerpiece. Edible blooms add color, fragrance, texture,…
How we successfully grow microgreens alongside mature greensAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, growing a dependable supply of fresh greens requires more than planting seeds and waiting for harvest. Our hydroponic…
Growing Arugula Hydroponically For Better Flavor And TimingArugula is valued for its peppery bite, tender leaves, and quick growth. In a hydroponic system, growers can produce clean, consistent greens throughout the…
Why Jericho Is Our Favorite Summer LettuceSummer in East Tennessee brings long days, bright sun, and the kind of heat that can test even a well-managed lettuce crop. Lettuce prefers cool growing…
Why Tennessee’s climate is ideal for year-round greenhouse growingTennessee offers a valuable combination for greenhouse agriculture: four distinct seasons, a relatively long growing period, plentiful sunlight, and enough…
Farming In The Appalachian FoothillsFarming in the Appalachian foothills demands close attention to land, weather, water, and timing. In communities around Chuckey, Tennessee, fields and pastures…
Reducing Plastic Use in Our Hydroponic OperationAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, hydroponic growing helps us produce fresh lettuce, leafy greens, herbs, and edible flowers throughout the year. The…