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The Dirt on CompostPost
(Or, How You Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Humus)What is Compost? Most gardeners know the basics - compost is the black, soft, nutrient-rich end result of decayed organic materials, typicall ...
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January is for the Birds!Post
January is For the Birds!Keep warm and cozy while still enjoying a fun family, winter time activity by feeding the birds in your own backyard. Set up a bird feeding station you can view from a w ...
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What Kind of Ice Melt should I choose?Post
Winter is coming! Do you know what's in your ice-melt? Let's look at all our options for de-icers. Soon enough we'll be feeling the full force of winter, with snow and ice in abundance and plenty to ...
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Lawn Frequently Asked QuestionsPost
The perfect time to start thinking about your lawn and the care that it might need is as the snow is melting. Maybe you have a lawn that is full of weeds, a lawn that has never been able to sustain g ...
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Visit with Farnam at the Co-OpPost
Come down to the Co-Op next Tuesday, September 28th for a special Farnam event. You may even win a prize! Next Tuesday, our Farnam representative will be visiting the store to share information ...
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Alleviate Animal Anxiety Naturally with Super Snouts Post
Do you have a high-drive, high-anxiety dog, or a dog that does not like loud, unknown sounds such as fireworks and thunder? Super Snouts Chill Out CBD Soft Chews might better the lives of you b ...
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Solutions for Common Garden PestsPost
Garden PestsGarden pests such as cucumber beetles, tomato hornworms, and cut worms can ruin the months of hard work you put into your garden in a matter of days. There are a variety of solutio ...
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Attracting OriolesPost
Orioles are colorful and vocal members of the blackbird family, and they can be attracted during the warm, summer months in Massachusetts. Male Baltimore Orioles have vibrant yellow markings and ar ...
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ClammingPost
Clamming is a tradition that can be tied back to the first residents of this area, and Ipswich clams are known worldwide! Clamming in our area is regulated by individual cities and towns. To harve ...
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Fall Horticultural Oil ApplicationsPost
FALL HORTICULTURAL OIL APPLICATIONS Autumn, when temperatures are in the 40’s & 50’s, is an excellent time to apply All Seasons Horticultural & Dormant Spray Oil from Bonide. Thi ...
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Animal RepellentsPost
Did you know that capturing and relocating animals is illegal in Massachusetts? While it is a common practice, it is illegal and detrimental for a number of reasons. The chances are good that the a ...
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Summer Fly ControlPost
Summer Fly Control The summer months bring out the worst of the flies in barns, many species of which are hard to control. Since not ever insecticide is effective on every fly, it is important to und ...