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  • Growing Asparagus: Getting to the Root of the MatterPost

    Did you know that asparagus is a perennial, rejuvenating itself each year? If you properly tend to your asparagus bed, you can yield spears for 15 years of more!Site Selection: Asparagus thrives

  • 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 an

  • Will All this snow help alleviate the drought in Essex County?Post

    Will All this snow help alleviate the drought in Essex County? It's kind of a "yes, but" situation. While the recent heavy snowfall in Essex County is beneficial, it will not immediately end or fully

  • Pet Safety during the HolidaysPost

    Take care of your pets this holiday season by celebrating safely. Here are some things to keep in mind. With all the hectic planning for the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the season and for

  • Garden Fungi Post

    While the summer can bring a bumper crop of garden harvests, it can also bring a plethora of potential fungi. Blight, powdery mildew, and blackspot are common diseases that ail garden crops. These d

  • Natural Flea & Tick RepellantsPost

    In the Northeast, fleas and ticks can be quite a problem for many months of the year. These pests can quickly and easily transmit disease to both pet and owner. In recent years, companies such as Ea

  • Planting Grass Seed in AutumnPost

    Planting Grass Seed in Autumn The “Very Best” time to plant grass seed in our area is from August 15th to September 30th. Why is that? Temperature - Late Summer/Early Fall provide the perfect combinat

  • Poison Ivies Relief & ControlPost

    Poison ivy and other poisonous ivies, such as poison oak and poison sumac, are a threat year round, however, they are most prevalent in the spring and summer. The dangerous element of these plants i

  • Earn Rewards with AstroPost

    If you frequently buy pet food from the Essex County Co-Op, chances are you’ve already heard a thing or two about Astro.  Astro connects small brick-and-mortar pet suppliers with the brands we sell, e

  • Setting Up Your BrooderPost

    So, you’re getting chicks! It is imperative that you have the correct supplies and setup for young chickens as  that ensures their health and wellbeing henceforth. The Essex County Co-Op h

  • Safe 'N Simple Pre-Emergence Weed ControlPost

    Blue Seal's Safe 'N Simple Pre-Emergence Weed Control will keep the weeds away this spring. Learn all about how to apply it here.If you’re looking for a great pre-emergence weed control for your lawn,

  • Winter Tree PruningPost

    Prune Trees in Winter Winter is when most plants and trees are dormant, which makes it the ideal time for pruning trees and shrubs.Deciduous trees, especially, are easiest to evaluate and prune when t