In our area, and using seasonal extension techniques, many families can grow MOST of their own produce.  There are so many reasons to grow your own food..taste, fun, exercise, connecting with the rhythms of Creation as well as food safety and chemical sensitivity issues.

We understand the pace of life today and all of the responsibilities you already  have.  There are only so many hours in a day.  Lots of people start vegetables gardens or install edible landscapes, and then realize it takes more time than they have!

Let us  "farm" your garden for you!  We can attend to those chores you don't have time for or don't quite know how to do yet or don't have the equipment for.  If you are no longer able to do some garden tasks, let us help.

We offer garden maintenance plans customized to your family's lifestyle, tastes, time and abilities. 

 
Please read the Our F.A.Q. for questions to consider before we meet to discuss your garden!
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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Our weekly visit to your garden will include the following plus any extra services you've requested..
  • Weed, hoe or mulch the plot/beds
  • Remove old plants and trim or prune those that need it
  • Scout for insect and disease pressures in your garden
  • Sow new seeds, or transplant new plants as your garden plan requires
  • Add soil amendments and compost as appropriate
  • We'll harvest the produce that's ready and leave it on your doorstep in your cooler
Your weekly service cost will be based on size for maintenance.  Costs of materials provided that week, such as seed, plants or soil amendments will be added to that.

We urge you to harvest as often as is appropriate for your garden.  Once overripe, vegetables are a nuisance to deal with and fit only for the compost pile.  A well harvested plant will produce more than a plant where the fruit is left to age, so pick that veggie and enjoy it!!   
MONTHLY SERVICE
During one scheduled visit each month we'll perform the following services...
  • Weed plot/beds, prune and deadhead plants
  • Remove dead, dying, spent plants
  • Seeding and transplants per your garden plan
  • Look for pest and disease issues
  • Assess garden needs, help with planning and leave an inspection report
Cost for monthly service is based on garden size and layout.  Plant materials, soil amendments and pest control products costs are charged as installed or applied.

Contact us for a site visit and estimate on  your garden.
SEASONAL SERVICES
 These Services are customized to your garden and lifestyle. We can close down your "spring and summer only" garden or refresh your four season garden for the coming season.

    Suggested services include:
  • Weed and clean up plots/beds as needed
  • Chop, dig up or plow in previous crop residues or manure crops
  • Shred accumulated debris and add to compost pile
  • Turn your compost pile to aerate and recharge it
  • Add new compost or mulch to existing beds/plot
  • Prepare plot/beds for seeding and transplants
  • Sow appropriate cover crops for the season
  • Install seasonal hardware, trellises in summer or row covers in the fall
  • Create new garden layout, help you with garden planning, companion plantings, rotation planning
  Costs vary by garden size and services requested.
Vegetable Garden Maintenance and Seasonal Services
 INSTALLATION
INSPIRATION
MAINTENANCE
If your garden gets away from you, call us, we'll get it cleaned up and productive again!
Your Garden
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