The latest news, tips and other helpful information from the Snohomish Co-op team so you can make the most of your farming.
Moss is a common issue that homeowners face in the Pacific Northwest. Moss can grow on roofs, lawns, and driveways, causing a variety of problems. It is important to understand what causes moss and how to manage it properly to prevent damage to your property.
Onions are a gardening option that is easy to grow and that stores well. If you’ve got a garden this season, you should consider adding onions to it.
As lambing and kidding season approaches, it’s important to maintain a clean and sanitary space. By doing the bulk of the cleaning prior to the due date will take a lot of the work and stress off of you so you can properly focus on your animals.
Chicks that arrive in the store are just hatched, and are only 3 or 4 days old when they land on Friday mornings. They spend a few hours in the store getting warmed up, drinking water, and getting a few bites of their first food. While we tend to worry a lot about them getting enough food and water, freshly hatched chicks are most susceptible to a chill. If a chick gets too cold, sometimes they cannot recover. This is why it’s so important to get your brooder set up and warmed up before you bring your chicks home.