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At Woodacre Farm we are passionate about organic gardening and sustainable gardening practices. We strive to teach others about organic growing methods with the goal of eliminating chemicals in our food and adopting greener growing strategies which are best for our environment. We hope that you will use our website as a resource for the latest information, articles and community events relating to organic gardening and sustainable living. Our goal is that everyone who has an interest in organic gardening will have the ability to grow and care for their own garden.

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Square Foot Gardening

The advantages of square foot gardening include reduced workload, less watering and less weeding.

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Organic vs Conventional

Conventional farming relies on chemical intervention to fight pests and weeds and provide plant nutrition.

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Tomato Varieties Explained

Our top two favorite tomatoes for taste, ease of maintenance and production are Cherokee Purple and Black Krim.

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Woodacre Farm History

Woodacre Farm is located in Sebastopol, California, on the site of a former Gravenstein apple orchard.

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Spring Favorites: Kale

Cold-hardy and resilient, kale is a member of the cabbage family and is easy growing cold weather crop.

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 “You, as a food buyer, have the distinct privilege of proactively participating in shaping the world your children will inherit.”

— Joel Salatin, Farmer, Author, and Lecturer