El Rancho Santia
El Rancho Santia
no till no dig organic grocer
biological intergrated farming * sustainable agriculture * soil fertility
biological intergrated farming * sustainable agriculture * soil fertility
Biodiversity Encouragement
Traditional gardening practices, such as tilling, can lead to soil erosion by exposing the bare soil to wind and water. No-dig gardening mitigates this risk by covering the soil with organic materials, preventing erosion and maintaining soil structure.
Nutrient Enrichment: The layering of organic materials provides a continuous source of nutrients as they break down over time. This eliminates the need for synthetic fertilizers and encourages natural nutrient cycling within the garden. The result is healthier plants with reduced reliance on external inputs.
Time and Labor Efficiency: No-dig gardening requires less physical effort compared to traditional methods. Once the initial layers are set up, there's no need for regular tilling or digging, making it a more time-efficient approach. Gardeners can focus on planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops rather than labor-intensive soil preparation.
Biodiversity Encouragement: The thriving soil ecosystem created by no-dig gardening supports a diverse range of organisms, from beneficial insects to pollinators. This contributes to overall garden health and resilience, reducing the likelihood of pest outbreaks.
Carbon Sequestration: The organic matter used in no-dig gardening, such as compost and mulch, helps sequester carbon in the soil. This contributes to mitigating climate change by storing carbon dioxide in the ground, away from the atmosphere.
Getting ready for 2024
No-till gardening is a method that does not require tilling the soil each year. This type of gardening can reduce the amount of labor involved, as well as soil erosion and nutrient loss. It also helps to conserve water, reduce weeds, and improve soil health. No-till gardening is popular among home gardeners, as it offers numerous advantages.
One of the main benefits of no-till gardening is that it reduces the amount of labor involved. Instead of having to till the soil every year, no-till gardening requires less work and can be done with minimal effort. Additionally, no-till gardening helps to reduce soil erosion and nutrient loss. This is because the soil is not disturbed each year, which allows the soil to retain more of its nutrients and minerals
LIFE ON THE RANCH
LIFE ON THE RANCH
Organic vegetable home delivery is becoming increasingly popular, and for a good reason
Organic vegetable home delivery is becoming increasingly popular, and for a good reason
Organic vegetable home delivery provides a convenient and cost-effective way to get your hands on some of the freshest, most delicious vegetables. Not only is it great for your health, but it’s also great for the planet. Choosing organic vegetables ensures that the produce you bring into your home has been grown without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and other harmful chemicals.
The taste of organic vegetables is on a whole other level compared to those not organically grown. The natural flavor and nutrients are far superior, and you can taste the difference immediately. Plus, you can be sure that the produce you are getting is of the highest quality.
We now deliver to your aparment complex
We now deliver to your aparment complex
Get started with your organic vegetable box delivery today. This year we have teamed up with local Apartments, townhomes, and condos in the Chattanooga, Hixson, and Ooltewah areas to better service our customers. Now you can have your mountain-grown fresh organic vegetables delivered right to your door for farm-to-table freshness.
Check with your apartment management team to find out if your complex is on our "delivery list" and if not they can contact us to be added as a new location.
Have your farm fresh vegetables delivered right to your front door with no extra charge.
All our food is locally grown and fresh.
over a bushel box size of fresh organic vegetables delivered for $40 per box. up to 2 boxes per customer.
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so what can you expect in your vegetable box
so what can you expect in your vegetable box
Spring and summer months allow for early tender vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini peppers, beans, peas, and such. And let's not forget all the juicy sweet melons and berries. While our fall harvest consists of lots of leafy greens, cabbage, kale, collards, leeks, carrots, and loads of winter squash just to name a few.
We grow way too many vegetables to list them all for example last year we grew 7 different types of peppers and 5 different types of squash. Each year we try and add something new to the garden. A few new add-ons have been fennel, turnips, and leeks.
By feeding the soil biology, and not disturbing mycorrhizal fungi, you are promoting a healthy and diverse soil ecosystem. This can lead to increased soil structure and water-retention capabilities, as well as improved disease resistance in your plants, Plus. No dig gardening is a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to organic growth that supports the health of not only your plants, and vegetables but the entire ecosystem.