Growing Ideas with Johnny's Selected Seeds
Monday, October 31, 2011

Johnny's raffle winner announced

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WHITEFIELD, N.H. -- Steve Tassey, from Moriah Valley Farm in Shelburne, NH, was the winner of a raffle for a $100 Johnny's gift coupon a...
Thursday, October 27, 2011

Video: Seed Processing

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October at Johnny's Research Farm means it's time to finish the harvest and process seeds. This video shows how seed is extracted ...
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Photos: Farm Pond Construction

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We recently completed construction of a new irrigation pond in Albion, Maine at the so-called Movie Gallery field. The pond will hold about...
Monday, October 24, 2011

Product spotlight: Tools and Supplies

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Product Spotlight Quick Hoops™ High Tunnel Bender A high tunnel is the most productive tool for extending the season. On a sunny day, you c...
Saturday, October 22, 2011

Product spotlight: Winter Greens

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Product Spotlight Winter greens Arugula OG Tyee Even after the weather gets too cold for lettu...
Friday, October 21, 2011

Product spotlight: Root Crops

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Product Spotlight Root crops Albion Enorma If you're thinking about expanding the ...

Customer photos: Giant Sweet Potato

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Mary Ann, an Augusta, Maine gardener, described her first two attempts at growing sweet potatoes as "disasters". The third time, h...
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Product spotlight: Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkins

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Product Spotlight Howden OG Champion October is the month for jack-o'-lanterns and some of...
Thursday, October 13, 2011

What's New at the Farm? Harvesting and Completion of Farm Pond

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Looking out my window this morning, I see the threatening skies of mid October. I know it wants to rain, and it’s trying. If it will just ho...
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Fringe Benefit: Pumpkins

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"Up for Grabs" Pumpkins One of the advantages to working at Johnny’s is the opportunity to join in the post-trials harvest. ...
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

JSS Advantage Newsletter -- October 2011

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October, 2011 Demand for local food doesn't suddenly disappear at the first frost. Committed locavores want to buy local food year-r...
Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Polar Bear Pumpkin Earns Blue Ribbon at Fair

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Sienna's Polar Bear a winner at Fair Sienna Mazone, age 9, of Dresden, Maine, won first prize in the Great Pumpkin competition at the...
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Monday, October 3, 2011

Johnny's events calendar - October, 2011

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Customer photos: A visit to Johnny's Research Farm

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Have you ever wanted to know more about Johnny's Research Farm farm or warehouse? View some photos taken by a customer from Detroit on...
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Photos: Common Ground Country Fair

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Here are a few photos from last weekend's Common Ground Country Fair. This year's fair, the 35th edition, attracted 59,000 peop...
Monday, September 26, 2011

Johnny Appleseed's Birthday

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Today is the birth date of John Chapman, aka Johnny Appleseed. Chapman, who was born in Leominster, Mass. in 1774, became famous for plantin...
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Tech tip: Optimize Winter Squash Flavor

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Winter squash market display For many growers autumn means it's time to harvest, store, and enjoy winter squash. Different squashes a...
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

What's New at the Farm? Harvest Begins in Earnest; Field Improvements

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What’s New at the Farm? Well for starters, there is plenty going on at the farm right now. The harvest is well under way with a full plate ...

Jordan’s Garden Annual Fall Pumpkin Festival

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I had the privilege of attending the Annual Pumpkin Festival hosted by Jordan’s Garden in Machias, Maine. Owner Wayne Lobley provides over o...
Friday, September 16, 2011

Some Cool Fresh Produce Tips: Frost Tolerance and Cold Storage

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If you're growing in the north, it's getting to be the time of year to think about frost. Here in Maine, weather forecasters are i...
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