The latest news, tips and other helpful information from the Snohomish Co-op team so you can make the most of your farming.
Here at the Coop, you may have noticed our great selection of clothing and apparel! We love to be able to provide such a large selection of popular name brand clothing, shoes and more! We wanted to make sure you were also aware of the large selection of winter blankets that we have for your various animals and pets!
When we think about ice and snow management, ice melt is a must. After seeing a large amount of snow and below freezing temperatures this season already, it’s a great time to look at the various ice melt options we have in our stores!
Keeping Chickens in the winter is far more simple than most people expect. Although taking some precautions to ensure their wellbeing is necessary, you don’t need to rearrange your life to create a healthy environment for your birds. The main concerns that need to be considered are: the cold, reduced daylight hours, and nutrition.
One of the best ways we can take care of our animals is by being prepared. When the seasons change, the struggles that we deal with also change and as winter comes around this year the Coop wants to help you stay prepared for the cold freezes which are inevitably coming! We all understand the necessity of clean accessible water for our animals but maintaining it effectively on the cold nights and days can be difficult. Taking that into consideration we brought in various de-icers that will make this issue melt away and help you take care of your animals in the best way possible!
This week we are going to discuss and dispel 4 common gardening myths.
Vermicomposting also known as worm composting, is a really great way to create some incredible fertilizer for your garden and flower beds. It’s easy, affordable and can even be done indoors! It’s true. Contrary to what some may believe compost does not need to “smell bad”.