The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
The Seasonal Routine of a Plant Nursery
A nursery doesn't operate on a calendar. It operates on what the plants need. Here's our seasonal rhythm, broken down by season.
SUS Farms·14 min
The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
How LaRene Taught Us to Think Like a Plant
LaRene Smith had a gift. She could look at a plant and know what it needed. Not from books. From paying attention. From respect.
SUS Farms·11 min
The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
Building a Receiving Area: The Unsung Infrastructure
A proper receiving facility separates chaotic farm days from organized ones. Here's how we built ours.
SUS Farms·10 min
The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
What Goes On in the Greenhouse at 5 AM
The nursery doesn't look like much at dawn. No customers. No Instagram-ready moments. Just routine work that determines everything.
SUS Farms·9 min
The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
Building a Greenhouse on a Budget: PVC, Plastic, and Persistence
Professional greenhouses cost tens of thousands of dollars. But if you've got basic DIY skills, some PVC pipe, and heavy plastic sheeting, you can build something that works just as well. Here's how.
SUS Farms·13 min
The Nursery · Apr 28, 2026
Larene Smith: Five Lessons from a Mentor
Larene Smith worked in our nursery for decades. She wasn't just an employee—she was a teacher. Here's what she taught us.
SUS Farms·9 min