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Using Beneficial Insects to Protect Our Greenhouse GreensHealthy greenhouse crops begin with a balanced growing environment. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, that means caring for hydroponic lettuce, leafy…
Natural Pest Control For Hydroponic CropsHydroponic growing offers precise control over water, nutrients, temperature, and crop timing, but it does not make plants immune to insects or disease. In a…
How we manage weeds without herbicides on our pasturesHealthy pasture does not mean a field with every unfamiliar plant removed. At WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, we manage weeds by building vigorous soil,…
Trees and hedgerows for a sustainable farmA productive farm depends on more than healthy crops and well-managed animals. The land around growing beds, pastures, barns, and waterways also shapes farm…
Why Pollinator Strips Belong Around Our PasturesAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, the space between a pasture fence and a field edge is part of the farm’s working landscape. We use these margins to grow…
Edible flowers that bring bees and butterflies to the farmA productive farm can also serve as a rich source of food and shelter for pollinators. Bees, butterflies, moths, and other beneficial insects are drawn to…
How our farming practices support native pollinatorsAt WhyNot Farm in Chuckey, Tennessee, food production and habitat stewardship are closely connected. The same land that supplies pesticide-free lettuce, leafy…
The Carbon Footprint Of Eating Local GreensA bowl of lettuce can travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before it reaches a plate. It may be grown in a distant field, packed in a processing…
Why Local Produce Tastes Better Than Anything Shipped Cross-CountryA truly fresh salad has a brightness that is difficult to package and transport. The lettuce feels crisp instead of tired, herbs release their fragrance as…
What You Get in a Standard Box of Our Seasonal GreensA standard box from WhyNot Farm brings together a fresh selection of hydroponic, pesticide-free greens grown in Chuckey, Tennessee. Each box is packed…