Permaculture is a set of design principles centered around whole-systems thinking, simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems. It encompasses a philosophy of working with, rather than against nature, and of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless labor. The term “permaculture” was coined by David Holmgren […]
Author Archives: whyigrow
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In 1976, Chris Shonnard took a job working in the nursery industry where he met Lynnette. A mutual love of gardening and horticulture made them a perfect match and they married in 1979. In 1984, they purchased the existing property, and just like that, Shonnard’s Nursery began! Chris and Lynnette raised their children, Andrea and Joel, in the family business and they became an integral part of daily operations from a young age.
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Our family has nearly 100 years of experience dedicated to meet the demands of our customers. Sal Gilbertie, third generation grower and one of the country’s leading experts on herbs and vegetables for a half-century, continues to keep Gilbertie’s name synonymous with the highest quality herbs and vegetables. The business started as a cut flower […]
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Years ago after we moved to Connecticut from California, I was stuck in a dead end job. I started a small backyard garden as a weekend project that became something more than that. My companion was the James Crockett book “The Victory Garden”. The first plot was a 12’ by 12’ garden detailed in that […]