The Green Deal

04/07/2023

They're ready to go outside!

The loofahs are now officially ready for their new homes! See those little tendrils reaching up? They use those to grasp whatever they are climbing! When the tendril touches a solid object, it grasps it tightly and curls up into a curly-Q, pulling the stem safely to the object to continue to grow.

I have 10 available immediately! First come first serve, $7 each

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03/14/2023

This is your semi- random reminder we're here!

This week we're doing deliveries Thursday rather than Wednesday, so let me know if you need anything! We will have broccoli and green mix available, and of course Grow-your-own kits in whatever variety you want

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I have Loofah plants started! This year we'll have a limited supply, so claim yours while they're available! They'll be ready to take home in about 4 weeks. If you have trellises or are planning to make a "clubhouse" for your kids, this is definitely the vine you'll want. Aggressive, easy growers that will cover anything remotely climeable with sturdy bones and big leaves that grow bigger than your hands make this the perfect plant for these kinds of projects. They are low maintenence and thrive in just about any kind of soil and lighting conditions. As long as your spot gets at least 3 hours of light, you're good to go!

03/09/2023

We are a huge supporter of our local Ace Hardware! I just visited Highway 58 Ace, and discovered tons of air plants, for very fair prices! I encourage anyone who is interested in air plants to go check it out, and the woman worker there was very knowledgeable about them, as she had several of her own!

And, if you do pick up some air plants, keep in mind we have loofah cuttings that make wonderful displays for them! I use them almost exclusively, as they allow air flow around the entire plant, while looking absolutely 😍

We have these available for $2 each while supplies last.

But seriously, go take a look at Ace Hardware on highway 58, even if you don't want air plants. The plant selection is absolutely incredible! Most of my air plants didn't come from there, but I did buy 3 of them, and all 3 are super healthy, plus they had all the varieties I have pictured.

02/15/2023

It's that time again! I have lots of dragonfruit and kiwi babies looking for new homes!

I have both red skin with white flesh and yellow skin with yellow flesh dragonfruit available! The red skin ones are $7 each, the yellow skins are $3 each.

For the kiwi, you'll need a male and a female if you'd like fruit, and because there's no way to tell the difference until they bloom, I'm offering 2 for $5 to increase your chances of getting both!

And, of course, we always have microgreens, pet grass, and grow-your-own kits available (for both micros and pet grass).

02/03/2023

We are starting our loofah seeds this weekend!

Did you know loofahs grow on a plant, and not in the ocean?

Loofahs, or luffahs, are a vining type of plant related to squash that grows extremely well here (with the help of afew thorough waterings of it becomes dry outside).The fruit is edible, however the real treasure is what happens when you leave the fruit on the vine to dry.

Each vine gets extremely long, and the leaves can grow bigger than your face! They make beautiful yellow that bees, butterflies, and other pollinators go crazy over! The loofah itself looks a lot like a zucchini, and can get 2 feet long or longer.

They need a long grow season, so we start them at the beginning of February, and you will need to plant them directly in the ground after the danger of frost is past. You can plant them in pots outside as well, but you'll need to be sure to fertilize regularly and something for them to climb. I dont say this often, but I dont recommend these for indoors. You can begin harvesting your loofahs mood- late dinner if you plan on eating them, or leave them on the vine to dry and harvest around September- December.

If you'd like to reserve your seedlings, message us and we'll make sure we'll start your own plants. We plan on growing extras, but we're a small family- owned business with limited space! If you'd like to purchase seeds, we can do that as well, depending on supplies.

Please don't be caught unaware like we were, these get very large, and with enough sun and water, produce LOTS of loofahs! We had 5 successful vines that recieved between 4-6 hours of sunlight. By the time harvest was over, we managed to harvest around 50 loofahs. And that's with less than the recommended full-sun!

If you are looking for vines to grow over a pergola, large trellis, or even just up your house, these are definitely what you're looking for!

01/22/2023

Time to clear some room!

Today I have Kiwi available!

These require a long growth season of around 200 days, so I started these guys back at the end of November, beginning of December. This is a great choice for an indoor green house or room that recieved lots of light (or grow lights) where they can be protected from frost year round. You can plant them outside as long as you protect them from the frost in the winter. If you choose to plant outside, a north- facing wall, fence, or trellis with lots of sun would be best.

These are a vining fruit. While all should produce flowers, if you want fruit, you will need to have both male and female plants. I have no way of knowing right now which are which, so you'll want to get a few to make sure you get at least one of each. Of course, the flowers on their own are beautiful.

They are slow growers, but will eventually grow hardy, woody stems.

I am selling these for $3 each, and only letting go of 12 of my healthiest vines right now!

01/21/2023

My plan for the next year is to begin offering a small selection of succulents. This is one of the arrangements I've put together as I discover which ones work well together and perfect their care. As you know by now, we are a small family owned business and do things in small batches.

If you could only see how many different soil mixes I've both bought and created before finding landing on our own custom succulent mix 😆 I am very picky and only want to offer the very best. My goal is to offer a variety of succulents at a competitive price without sacrificing soil quality or plant health like you often see at the big box stores. I don't want you to purchase a plant from me and feel like you need to immediately repot it because the soil is terrible and the plant is dying. Unfortunately that means all you wonderful people will have to be a little more patient, but I promise it'll be worth it ❤🌿❤

At the moment we don't have any succulents available for sale or trade, except for those that I occasionally post. But keep up with our page! You never know when we're going to post a limited number up for adoption!

01/04/2023

01/02/2023

Our pots are looking great!

12/21/2022

***New Product****

🌿🌾Featuring Cat Grass🌾🌿

No, I'm not getting your cat stoned 😹

These are specially mixed wheat and rye grasses that are safe and even healthy for your cats, dogs, even rodents, to nibble on! Organically grown, from organic non-GMO seeds here in our home.

I have 4 containers for sale immediately at $4 each.
Pre Order now and I can guarantee your order in a week!
Also available as grow-your-own kits, currently at a discount if you promise to update us on your progress!

(This is Lumos, one of 5 of our cats. She is upset I interrupted her secret nibbles to take pictures 😆)

12/07/2022

We are selling another round of dragonfruit cacti! I'm not going to bore you with the details again, but you can scroll down our feed a couple of posts if you're curious 😀

Again, these babies will definitely need to be repotted. They look so cute in their baby cups, but they are quickly outgrowing them 🌱

**We are a local small business and we're open to bartering with other people and local small businesses for good as well. See something you like? Have something to trade? Let us know!**

12/04/2022

Look at the baby pomegranates 😍
We are working hard on broadening our stock and offering more for you guys.

You already know we offer a variety of microgreens, all grown to order, and grow-your-own kits (grown in reusable, dishwasher safe foods-grade containers with lids).

You may not know we will be including pet products soon 🐕🐈 We are also testing out our live potted plants, trees, cacti, and succulents! We aim to offer more unusual types of plants you won't necessarily find at your local garden center.

If you have something you'd like to see us offer, let us know! We are also always open to trades! Right now we're looking for cacti and succulents specifically, so if you have a trade, feel free to DM us.

As always, thank you for your continued support, both virtually and in person. Remember to keep an eye on our page. It would mean the world to us if you set this page to "see first" !

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