Author Archives: Sam Hoffman

Cultivation Corner: Cloning

In this Cultivation Corner video we’re teaching you how to take clones! We’ll demonstrate a variety of options for propagating clones and talk about how to care for a “mother” plant for future clones. There are many techniques and products out there, but we’ll share with you our favorites and explain how to ensure the […]

Integrated Pest Management

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an overarching strategy for preventing pests in your garden while minimizing risks to people and the environment; it is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention through: biological control, habitat manipulation, operational modifications, use of resistant plant varieties, and finally chemical control, or pesticides. IPM uses natural mitigation, environmentally friendly pesticides, and sustainable approaches to […]