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Leadership: Jackson Boyar (CEO), James Morrissey (President)
Headquarters: Boston, MA
Community Served: Higher Ed
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How to Fix a Leak in a Garden Hose
Fixing a leak in a garden hose is cheap and easy. You do not have to buy a new hose. You just need a few tools and new parts.
How to Clean and Maintain a Crop Storage Room
Clean and sanitize your crop storage area to prevent bacteria and disease.
Greenhouse Seeding Video
Plants like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, and many others like to be started ahead of time in a greenhouse. In this video, kale is seeded in 72 celled flats.
Planting Swiss Chard in Trays
Growers will learn how and when to start planting swiss chard seeds in trays inside a greenhouse.
Start Lots of Seeds in Slot Trays
You can use slot trays to start lots of seeds in a small space. Do this when space is limited, seed is old, germination rate is low, or seed is too small to handle.
Installing Row Cover Video
Growers will be introduced to installing reemay row cover. Growers will learn aboutthe needed tools for installation. Reemay row cover is a great tool for keeping insects away from your crop. Covering your crops also protects them from cold temperatures that might kill your plants.
How to Replace an End Fitting on a Garden Hose
Garden hoses break. Equipment can damage them or they wear out. You can fix the hose with a new end fitting. You will need a new end fitting that is the same size as your hose.
How to use a seed mat to start seeds
A seedling heat mat is a waterproof plastic mat. It heats your soil by about 10-20°F or 6-11°C warmer than the air temperature. It keeps the soil at a constant temperature and helps the seeds germinate. This is called bottom heat.
Drip Irrigation – How to Fix a Leak in Drip Tape
Damaged drip tape can lead to underwatering. You can fix small leaks with duct tape. Fix larger leaks with couplings.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Drip Tape
Use Drip Irrigation to water long, straight rows of plants. Drip irrigation reduces spread of disease that droplets from sprinklers can cause. It saves water and reduces weed growth.