Vegetables need adequate and consistent water to grow well. Most vegetables are 70-95 percent water, and they need to get all that from somewhere. When it comes to watering your vegetable garden, we have found that a drip irrigation system with an automatic timer is the best way to achieve the consistent watering that crops require.
Read MorePlanting Calendars for Home Gardeners
All photos by Hilary Dahl
A planting calendar is just what it sounds like: something you can look at each week to determine how much of each crop to plant. Whether you're planning grow enough peppers to pickle for the winter or want to have a supply of arugula in the garden for fresh salads all summer long, a calendar is there to help you make the most out of your garden space!
Read MoreLessons from the Farm: Making Friends With Your Weeds
All photos by Hilary Dahl
Weeds can be a good thing. It's seems a little counter intuitive as a gardener/farmer to say, but in a lot of ways they really are. Over the past year I started working on our certified organic Urban Fringe Farm in Woodinville. I thought it would be interesting to bring the farm experience back to the backyard by sharing some of what I've learned. The weeds on our farm have been nothing short of challenging to tame, but as I began to study the enemy, I started to realize they are just the opposite of an enemy.
Read MoreOur Design Team is Growing
Planting Plan by Craig Skipton
For every project, SUFCo brings together an expert team. We match the skills and talents of our flexible teams with the dreams of our clients.
SUFCo is excited to announce that we are now working with a new site designer Craig Skipton.
Read More2016 Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Brad and Colin will be leading three educational seminars at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show this year! If you're in Seattle and are interested in the topics listed below, we'd love to see you there!
Read MoreFavorite Varieties of 2015
Before summer becomes a distant memory, take a few minutes to jot down your favorite vegetable varieties from 2015! We try new varieties every year, but come spring, it's nice to know you've also ordered the tried and true seeds that you can count on. Here's a list of our stand-out varieties from this past season.
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