Looking For Some Inspiration

As spring begins to slowly but surely arrive in New York, why not start planning for you garden? 

Are you in need of inspiration? 

Check out our Pinterest Page here, for lots of DIYs, inspiration and changes big and small to get you thinking! 

And for instant inspiration check out the photo below. 

Traditional Landscape by Seattle Alyson Ross Markley

Straw Bale Gardening Video

Are you still not sure about the benefits of Straw Bale Gardening?   

You know it's easy. 

You know it's weed free. 

You know it's a raised bed, so there is no getting down on your hands and knees.

You know you can plant a variety of vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials.  

You know Little York Plantation is there to help you every step of the way. 

But....

Maybe you just need to see how it all happens? 

The video below featuring P. Allen Smith, you will see the long terms benefits of Straw Bale Gardening and how easy it is to incorporate it into your own personal garden. 

If you want to give it a try, call Little York Plantation at 607-749-4861, and register your spot in one of our three workshops taking place in April.  Workshops are schedule for April 27 at 10:00am and 2:00pm and again on April 28 at 2:00pm.  Spaces are filling up fast so reserve your spot now!

Let's Build a Hobbit Inspired Fairy Garden

With all the new gardening trends out there today one of the most fun and creative ones has to be the fairy garden.  Fairy gardens can vary depending on what you want theme you want to design it around.   In this step by step tutorial a fairy garden based upon Tolkien's world of the Hobbits, is created. You can find the complete tutorial here.

With the simple principles explained in this tutorial you could easily adapt it to any theme you like.  If you are looking for supplies and additional information, stop by Little York Plantation, we have a variety of supplies and knowledge to get you started.

Never weed your vegetable garden again....

Wouldn't it just be wonderful if you never had to weed your vegetable garden ever again.  Never bend over to pull out weeds that have roots deeper than your plants.  Hmmmm....What if???

Well, with Straw Bale Gardening you don't!!! There are never any tough, grown down deep to China get out the shovel to remove type weeds and no weeding for hours. Leaving you more time to enjoy your summer and your garden.

Check out this New York Times article for more information about Straw Bale Gardening and don't forget Little York Plantation is hosting its own Straw Bale Gardening Workshops.  The workshops are on Saturday April 27 at 11:00am and 2:00pm and again on Sunday April 28 at 2:00pm.  Just call the shop at 607-749-4861 to register.

Open and Ready for Business

Our plants are small and our garden center is a little bit dusty but we are open for business!

Our hours are:
Monday - Saturday 9am -5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

As always if you have any questions please give us a call at 607-749-4861.

Straw Bale Gardening at Little York Plantation

JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE WORKSHOP

STRAW BALE GARDENING

A FLEXIBLE, SMART, EASY TECHNIQUE

TO START YOUR GARDENING ADVENTURE

LORNA DONALDSON

ORGANIC FARMER AND STRAW BALE GARDENING EXPERT 

WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR 

APRIL 27 AND 28 

AT LITTLE YORK PLANTATION 

COST: $35 in advance and $40 at the door  

Whether you are an experienced or beginning gardener, this inexpensive method is for you.  Straw bale gardening can be used on concrete, rooftops, lawns, anywhere you have a little space and sun. A longtime Board member of the Rodale Institute and Beyond Pesticides, Lorna is a wonderful teacher whose goal is give you what you need to begin.

To Register: Contact Little York Plantation at 607-749-4861

Rain, Rain Go Away....

It's spring here at Little York Plantation and if you are familiar with Central New York, you know that means we are getting a lot of rain.  However, just because it's raining, we haven't stopped working!

We have been planting up our annuals and perennials, cleaning up the shop, buying new product and planning all new events.  More about each of these topics to come as the days go by.  Check back for more information!!

As you might notice one of our biggest changes is our internet presence.  We have started a blog, updated our Facebook and Twitter pages and most of all created a Pinterest page with many boards to inspire us all to get back into the garden!!!

See the links to the side to find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and check back here often for more information about what is happening in house, at the garden center and the greenhouse.  Additionally, if there is something you would like to see don't hesitate to leave a comment below or give us a call at 607-749-4861.