Barnside Mulch And Compost

The Internet can be a dangerous place for a garden enthusiast. I’ve gotten more than my fair share of warnings from IT for trying to source out information for starting tomato and pepper plants. (Don’t believe me? Try googling «grow light.»)
The phone book or local agriculture directory is less subversive, but equally mystifying for a native urbanite who once had to ask what «road apple» was.
I picked the first place that looked like it wasn’t a big box offshoot and where a real person answered the phone.
I’m so glad the Universe directed me to Barn Side Farm.
Nancy and Walt hooked me up with crumbly beautiful compost for my garden. It smells like life itself and my plants just love it.
I: LOVE their business model, LOVE their ethical and sustainable practices, LOVE their commitment to education.
Small snag with delivery this year (no problems last year); but they made it right and I got all of my seedlings tucked in tight by the end of the weekend.
Even if you’re not Philly local, check out their website, they’ve got great information about compost and soil improvement.