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Farm Hacks from Dave Dowling
Again folks Dave is offering up his practical approach and sharing tips. In addition to those shared in this episode, Dave made a PDF with additional farm hacks. Dave’s generous sharing from his years of farming can change the way you farm and do business. I know he has had a profound effect on me
Dave Dowling on Bulbs
As I sift through the mountains of resources we have created over the years, I am finding some real gems. I had to share a portion of my conversation with Dave Dowling that took place on Facebook last season. As usual, he is providing those priceless firsthand experience tips that he has become so well
When Do I Start that Seed?
The conversation that sparked this post: C: How do I know if it is too late to start the seeds I have? Me: Are they warm-season tender annuals or cool-season hardy annuals? C: It’s a mix, I think. I think I’m making this harder than it has to be. I’m a little overwhelmed… I can
Flower Farming Tools: Mulching Beds
I think when we hear the term “mulch” many of us automatically think of the wood chips that are so commonly used in landscapes, but there are many other choices and different ways to use them. The definition of mulch is simply a protective layer of material that we lay on the soil surface to
Learning from Dave Dowling
Have you learned from Dave Dowling? Dave’s depth of knowledge from what to grow, where to get it, which way to grow it, and how to harvest and sell it is a business-changing experience. I am sharing a portion of a conversation I had with Dave about the many choices we face when diving into