What’s Ripe
Wednesdays 4-6pm @ Main St Farmers Market (corner of Chestnut and W Main) The photo above shows a praying mantis case with some nymph mantids on the prowl. We like releasing these aliens into the greenhouses because they are voracious eaters of just about any insect...
Part 4 of 4: ‘How To Plant Sale:’ Tips and Tricks from the Inside
A plant sale at Crabtree Farms is an amazing and beautiful adventure. This week the pros offer a few tips and tricks for the new or novice Plant Saler. Arriving prepared can make for a smoother and more joyous experience. Timing your visit If you aren’t into crowds...
Part 3 of 4: Spring Plant Sale: vendors and workshops
As mentioned in Part 1 of this series, we love our festival days for the joy, community, and mischief they imbue into our Spring and Fall Plant Sales. The festival days are characterized by the presence of many outside vendors selling their wares or sharing their...
Part 2 of 4: Spring Plant Sale: the plants and varieties we offer
There are so many reasons why buying your garden seedlings at Crabtree Farms is different (we say ‘better’) than getting them from one of the big box stores. We choose plant varieties for our particular growing conditions. Chattanooga has a unique set of environmental...
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